2009 BMW 523 vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari 599. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari 599 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 437 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2009 BMW 523. 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 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 523 | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 523 | 599 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 105 L |
