2009 Hummer H2 vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hummer H2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hummer H2 would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H2. (393 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H2 weights approximately 853 kg more than 2012 BMW 550.
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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H2. (564 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H2 | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Hummer | BMW |
| Model | H2 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 393 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 564 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2903 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2020 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 121 L | 70 L |
