BMW 5 series 1998 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 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: | 184 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 390 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 560'000 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: | 12 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, 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. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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`310 | 2`090 | |
| 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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