BMW 5 series 1996 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 7 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 engine: The 2.5 TDI engine is known for several recurring issues, many of which significantly affect reliability if not addressed promptly. One of the most common problems is rapid wear of camshaft lobes or rocker ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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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 | |
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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 | 1`600 | |
| 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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