Volkswagen Arteon 2020 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Arteon engine produces 10 HP more power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Arteon reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.3 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Arteon consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Arteon could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1530 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Arteon) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| BMW 5 sērija 2016 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Arteon is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Arteon is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1632 litres | 1700 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Arteon is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`200 kg | 2`390 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`575 kg | 1`660 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 625 kg | 730 kg | |
| Volkswagen Arteon load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 23 800 | |
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