Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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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 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 9.6 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 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 720 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: | 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 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 | |
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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 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1650 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3600 | |
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