2005 BMW 740 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 378 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, 2005 BMW 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 740 | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
