BMW 5 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat 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 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
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: | 4.91 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 5 series is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 651 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 91 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`375 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 14 800 | |
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