2005 BMW 740 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2005 BMW 740 and 2005 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 740 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 2005 BMW 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. 2005 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2005 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 740 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
