2009 BMW 550 vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 2 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 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 550 | Nitro |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1791 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2764 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |