Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat CC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat CC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat CC 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 Passat CC) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2010 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.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.46 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 520 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat CC has 12 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`315 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat CC has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 10 800 | |
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