1999 BMW X5 vs. 2000 Volkswagen AAC
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen AAC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen AAC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (309 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 BMW X5. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen AAC should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW X5 weights approximately 810 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen AAC.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (765 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW X5. (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen AAC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW X5 | 2000 Volkswagen AAC | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | X5 | AAC |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 765 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |
