2009 BMW 550 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (370 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 829 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 550 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 550 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2013 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2745 mm |