BMW 5 series 2020 vs Volkswagen Passat 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 62 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| 800 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`305 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 40 800 | 22 400 | |
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