2009 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 550 | 360 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |