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 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
6.3
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
8.5 l/100km
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 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.91 m
4.77 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.50 m
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
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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.
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
