2012 BMW 528 vs. 2012 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2012 BMW 528 and 2012 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2012 BMW 528.
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, 2012 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 528. (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 528. 2012 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen T5 has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen T5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 528 | 2012 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 528 | T5 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |