2009 BMW 550 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, both 2009 BMW 550 and 2009 Chevrolet Traverse 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 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 401 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 550 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 550 | Traverse |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3599 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
