2004 BMW M5 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2004 BMW M5 and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 492 kg more than 2004 BMW M5.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2004 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW M5 | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | M5 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
