Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 18 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.8 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 1.1 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 | 890 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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. Note, however, that this BMW 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from nine 4x4 versions of BMW 5 series 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.91 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 15 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 | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`760 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 15 200 | |
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