2008 BMW 540 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 BMW 540 and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 540. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 540 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 277 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |