2011 BMW 328 vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, both 2011 BMW 328 and 2011 BMW 550 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2011 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 670 kg more than 2011 BMW 328. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328. 2011 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 328 | 2011 BMW 550 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 328 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
