BMW 5 series 1995 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 245 NM | 220 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series and Volkswagen Passat have the same engine power, but BMW 5 series torque is 25 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 12.9 l/100km | |
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 1 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 150 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
880 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
660 km with real consumption | 480 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 4.80 m | 4.68 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
BMW 5 series is larger, but lower. BMW 5 series is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 495 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | no data | |
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 85 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: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 2`080 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | below average | low | |
BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 5200 | 1400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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