2009 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 12 kg more than 2011 BMW 550.
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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (265 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Touareg | 550 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
