2012 BMW 550 vs. 2012 BMW 750

To start off, both 2012 BMW 550 and 2012 BMW 750 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 BMW 550 and 2012 BMW 750 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. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2012 BMW 550.

Because 2012 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 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.

Compare all specifications:

2012 BMW 550 2012 BMW 750
Make BMW BMW
Model 550 750
Year Released 2012 2012
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 Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2050 kg 2105 kg
Vehicle Length 4899 mm 5215 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1902 mm
Vehicle Height 1464 mm 1479 mm
Wheelbase Size 2968 mm 3211 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 82 L


 

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