2009 BMW 550 vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2012 Lexus LFA is newer by 3 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 4,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus LFA. (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus LFA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2012 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 550 | LFA |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 4800 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1219 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2606 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
