BMW 5 series 2024 vs Volkswagen Passat 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 1.5 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.9 | 0.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | no data | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.52 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 5 series is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`740 kg | 2`360 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`065 kg | 1`780 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 675 kg | 580 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Volkswagen Passat. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 27 800 | |
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