2009 BMW 550 vs. 2009 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, both 2009 BMW 550 and 2009 Chrysler Crossfire 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 32 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. (330 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2009 Chrysler Crossfire | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 550 | Crossfire |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3199 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
