2010 BMW X6 vs. 2010 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2010 BMW X6 and 2010 Volkswagen T5 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 X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen T5. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 1143 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen T5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen T5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 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 X6 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen T5. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen T5. 2010 BMW X6 has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen T5 has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen T5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW X6 | 2010 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | X6 | T5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4879 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1689 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
