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:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
3.2 Petrol
3.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
241 HP
258 HP
Torque:
315 NM
300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.7 seconds
7.4 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 17 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 15 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.2
10.0
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel.
BMW 5 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, 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
1.49 m
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 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
500 litres
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.
Volkswagen Phaeton has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 435 percent more cases than Volkswagen Phaeton, so Volkswagen Phaeton quality is probably significantly better
