BMW 5 series 2000 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 63 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 5 series is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 475 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 15 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`175 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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