2008 BMW 550 vs. 2008 BMW 760
To start off, both 2008 BMW 550 and 2008 BMW 760 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 760 (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 760 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2008 BMW 550. 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 760 (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 2008 BMW 760 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 550 | 760 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5972 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 440 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |