2009 BMW 550 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2009 BMW 550 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. (510 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. 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 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 550 | S |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5513 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 830 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |