2008 BMW 335 vs. 2008 BMW 550
To start off, both 2008 BMW 335 and 2008 BMW 550 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2008 BMW 335. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 BMW 335. 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, 2008 BMW 335 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 335 | 2008 BMW 550 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 335 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
