BMW 4 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 4 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Passat) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 8 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 705 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.47 m | |
| BMW 4 series is 12 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 4 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1300 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 84 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`165 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 2200 | |
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