BMW 5 series 2017 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 32 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.3 | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 5 series is 18 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 651 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 81 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`440 | 2`130 | |
| 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 (€): | 28 400 | 14 800 | |
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