BMW 5 series 2020 vs Volkswagen Passat 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 6 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 820 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 5 series is 19 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1152 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 56 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 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`285 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 40 800 | 22 400 | |
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