2010 BMW 550 vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2010 BMW 550 and 2010 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Because 2010 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 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, 2010 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima. 2010 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 550 | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 550 | Altima |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
