Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Phaeton) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 10 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 185 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 7.5 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 4.7 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 705 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series 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 Phaeton) 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2005 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 strong performance, the ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 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`600 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4200 | |
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