2011 BMW 550 i vs. 2011 BMW 550 i xDrive

To start off, both 2011 BMW 550 i and 2011 BMW 550 i xDrive were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 BMW 550 i and 2011 BMW 550 i xDrive are equipped with a 4,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 400 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 i xDrive weights approximately 80 kg more than 2011 BMW 550 i.

Because 2011 BMW 550 i xDrive is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 550 i. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 i xDrive 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, both vehicles can yield 609 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2011 BMW 550 i xDrive has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 550 i has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 550 i will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 550 i xDrive will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2011 BMW 550 i 2011 BMW 550 i xDrive
Make BMW BMW
Model 550 550
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4400 cc 4400 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 400 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 609 Nm 609 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1970 kg 2050 kg
Vehicle Length 4905 mm 4905 mm
Vehicle Width 1859 mm 1859 mm
Vehicle Height 1463 mm 1463 mm
Wheelbase Size 2969 mm 2969 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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