2010 BMW 550 vs. 2010 BMW 650
To start off, both 2010 BMW 550 and 2010 BMW 650 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2010 BMW 650. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 550 | 2010 BMW 650 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 550 | 650 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
