2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW MM Roadster. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW MM Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | MM Roadster | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
