2009 BMW 550 vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, both 2009 BMW 550 and 2009 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 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.
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2009 BMW 550 | 2009 BMW M3 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 550 | M3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |