2009 BMW 650 i Cabriolet vs. 2009 BMW 650 i Convertible Automatic

To start off, both 2009 BMW 650 i Cabriolet and 2009 BMW 650 i Convertible Automatic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 i Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 362 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 i Cabriolet weights approximately 595 kg more than 2009 BMW 650 i Convertible Automatic.

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, both vehicles can yield 490 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 BMW 650 i Convertible Automatic has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 650 i Cabriolet has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 650 i Cabriolet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 650 i Convertible Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 650 i Cabriolet 2009 BMW 650 i Convertible Automatic
Make BMW BMW
Model 650 650
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 4797 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 362 HP 362 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 490 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.8 seconds 5.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1935 kg 1340 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1380 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.6 L/100km 9.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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