2011 BMW 550 vs. 2011 Tata Indigo
To start off, both 2011 BMW 550 and 2011 Tata Indigo 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 315 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 910 kg more than 2011 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo. 2011 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Indigo 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 550 | 2011 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | 550 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
