2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Touareg and 2011 BMW 520 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 539 kg more than 2011 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (576 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Touareg | 520 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2329 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
