2008 BMW 650 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 667 kg more than 2008 BMW 650.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 650 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
