2007 BMW 550 vs. 2001 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen W12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen W12 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen W12. (590 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen W12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen W12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (620 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2001 Volkswagen W12 has manual transmission. 2001 Volkswagen W12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2001 Volkswagen W12 | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 550 | W12 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 5998 cc |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 590 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 3.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |