2009 BMW 635 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2009 BMW 635 and 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 635 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 635 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 635. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton 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, 2009 BMW 635 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 635 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton.
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2009 BMW 635 | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 635 | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5179 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1903 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1901 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3001 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |