BMW 5 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 5 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Passat CC can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 5 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.4 | 1.8 - 3.6 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 560 HP | 152 - 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 - 740 NM | 250 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 9.7 seconds | 5.5 - 8.6 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 5 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Passat CC. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 - 9.9 | 5.5 - 9.3 | |
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BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat CC. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 131 - 141 mm (5.2 - 5.6 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 11 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat CC, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 532 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`309 kg | ~ 2`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`696 kg | ~ 1`532 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 613 kg | ~ 468 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem more than Volkswagen Passat CC. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 15 200 | |
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