BMW 5 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 143 HP | 240 HP | |
Torque: | 360 NM | 500 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 97 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
1590 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
1110 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.91 m | 4.77 m | |
Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
BMW 5 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 5 series is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 650 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | no data | |
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 90 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 meters | no data | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 2`310 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | low | below average | |
Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 16 400 | 14 800 | |
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