2007 BMW 550 vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 78 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro. 2010 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 550 | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
