2005 BMW 530 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 522 kg more than 2005 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 530 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 12.0: 1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
