1999 BMW M5 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 1999 BMW M5 and 1999 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,900 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW M5 (401 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 60 kg more than 1999 BMW M5.
Because 1999 BMW M5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 BMW M5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Sharan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 BMW M5 (499 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. (210 Nm). This means 1999 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW M5 | 1999 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | M5 | Sharan |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4900 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 499 Nm | 210 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |