2009 BMW 550 vs. 2012 Opel Antara
To start off, 2012 Opel Antara 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2012 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Antara weights approximately 193 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
Because 2012 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Antara. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2012 Opel Antara | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 550 | Antara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1990 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
