2007 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2007 BMW 335 and 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2007 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 335.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (550 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 335 | 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 335 | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |