2008 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2008 BMW 550 and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (140 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2008 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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.
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2008 BMW 550 | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 550 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1840 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |