2008 BMW 550 vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
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 F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2008 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 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 F430.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari F430. 2008 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2006 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 550 | F430 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4308 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
