2008 BMW 550 vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2008 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 550. (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 550 | 612 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
