2009 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2009 BMW X5 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 790 kg more than 2009 BMW X5.
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 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X5. (476 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | X5 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3001 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
