2008 BMW 550 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. 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 44 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911. 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 550 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3596 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |