Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 vs BMW 5 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 22 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 3.4 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 Phaeton could require 510 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 118 mm (4.6 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Phaeton is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Phaeton is 16 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 520 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Phaeton has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Volkswagen Phaeton uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`760 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 10 800 | |
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