2008 BMW M5 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2008 BMW M5 and 2008 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Multivan. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 544 kg more than 2008 BMW M5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Multivan. (315 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Multivan.
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2008 BMW M5 | 2008 Volkswagen Multivan | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | M5 | Multivan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2299 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |