BMW 5 series 2024 vs Volkswagen Passat 2023
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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 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 - 3.0 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 - 313 HP | 122 - 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 - 650 NM | 250 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 7.8 seconds | 5.8 - 11 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 5 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Passat. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.9 - 6.8 | 0.4 - 8.1 | |
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BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.52 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 5 series is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1920 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Passat (by 220 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`654 kg | ~ 2`270 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`982 kg | ~ 1`678 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 672 kg | ~ 592 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Volkswagen Passat. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 27 800 | |
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