2010 BMW 550 vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2010 BMW 550 and 2010 Seat Leon 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 262 more horse power than 2010 Seat Leon. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 584 kg more than 2010 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 550 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Leon. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Leon. 2010 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2010 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2010 Seat Leon 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 Seat Leon | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 550 | Leon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
