2008 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2008 BMW 550 and 2008 Suzuki Liana were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Liana. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 442 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Liana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Suzuki Liana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Liana will offer significantly more control. 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 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 2008 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 550 | Liana |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
