2009 BMW M5 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2009 BMW M5 and 2009 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 2650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 414 kg more than 2009 BMW M5.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
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2009 BMW M5 | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | M5 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 96.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 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 | 1836 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |