2010 BMW 550 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2010 BMW 550 and 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 75 kg more than 2010 BMW 550.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 550 | 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 550 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 2315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 3001 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
