2009 BMW 550 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (326 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 550 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |