Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 6 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 50 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.8 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 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 790 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Phaeton is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Phaeton is 22 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 2 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 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 (kg): | 2`500 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 360 percent more cases than Volkswagen Phaeton, so Volkswagen Phaeton quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4200 | |
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