2005 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, both 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton and 2005 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,997 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 337 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (550 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2005 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Phaeton | 325 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5997 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
