2009 BMW 550 vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 Toyota Mark II. 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 550 | Mark II |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1988 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |