2007 BMW 550 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 270 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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, 2007 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 550 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
