2009 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 8 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 550 | Lumina |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5667 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |