2004 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 4,920 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton.
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 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 550. (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Phaeton | 550 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4920 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
