2006 BMW 535 vs. 2006 BMW 550
To start off, both 2006 BMW 535 and 2006 BMW 550 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2006 BMW 535. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 535 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2006 BMW 550.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 550. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 535 | 2006 BMW 550 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 535 | 550 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |