2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW MM Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW MM Roadster would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen T5.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW MM Roadster. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen T5 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 | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | MM Roadster | T5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
