BMW 5 series 2017 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 231 HP | 240 HP | |
Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 9 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.4 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
910 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.94 m | 4.77 m | |
Width: | 1.87 m | 1.83 m | |
Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 18 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 650 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`425 | 2`310 | |
Safety: | |||
The Volkswagen Passat scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
Quality: | low | below average | |
Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 28 400 | 14 800 | |
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