2008 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Chevrolet HHR

To start off, both 2008 BMW 550 and 2008 Chevrolet HHR were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 211 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet HHR weights approximately 470 kg more than 2008 BMW 550.

Because 2008 BMW 550 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet HHR, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet HHR.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 550 2008 Chevrolet HHR
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 550 HHR
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4800 cc 2201 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 360 HP 149 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 489 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1730 kg 2200 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.8 L/100km 10 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 61 L