2007 BMW M5 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 BMW M5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (220 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 477 kg more than 2007 BMW M5.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 M5 (520 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | M5 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
