2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2011 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2011 BMW 550 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | 550 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3071 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |