2007 BMW 550 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 6 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 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2007 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 745 kg more than 2007 BMW 550. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 550 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 550 | Ghost |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 563 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 780 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5399 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3295 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |