Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 vs BMW 5 series 2004
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volkswagen Phaeton also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 6.0 | 2.0 - 4.8 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 - 450 HP | 163 - 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 - 750 NM | 230 - 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 - 9.9 seconds | 5.6 - 9.5 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 5 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Phaeton. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 - 15.6 | 6.1 - 12.0 | |
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Volkswagen Phaeton petrol engines consumes on average 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Volkswagen Phaeton equipped with diesel engines consume 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volkswagen Phaeton is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Phaeton is 26 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volkswagen Phaeton can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`503 kg | ~ 2`255 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`210 kg | ~ 1`701 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 293 kg | ~ 554 kg | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is almost two times less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3600 | |
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