Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 23 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 65 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 9.4 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 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 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 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`400 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4200 | |
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