2009 BMW 550 vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 509 more horse power than 2010 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 468 kg more than 2010 Seat Altea. 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, 2010 Seat Altea, 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2010 Seat Altea | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 550 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 657 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
