2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2007 BMW 545
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 332 kg more than 2007 BMW 545.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 545. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2007 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | 2007 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Touareg | 545 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
