2006 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2006 BMW X5 and 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,170 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2006 BMW X5. (181 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 726 kg more than 2006 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW X5 | 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | X5 | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 90 L |