2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (350 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
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 Touareg (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 550. (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Touareg | 550 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 1153 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2969 mm |
