2008 BMW 528 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2008 BMW 528 and 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (238 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 BMW 528. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 526 kg more than 2008 BMW 528. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW 528 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 528 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, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (315 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 528. (272 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 528 | 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 528 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
