2009 BMW 550 vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Range Rover 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 187 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 883 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover. (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 550 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2926 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 2545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 104 L |
