BMW 5 series 2016 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 50 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1530 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 18 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`390 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Passat scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 14 800 | |
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