2008 BMW 550 vs. 2007 BMW 328
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 2007 BMW 328 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 550 | 328 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
