BMW 5 series 2017 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 36 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.3 | |
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. | |||
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`350 | 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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