BMW 5 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat CC, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Passat CC. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 11 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat CC, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 532 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 12 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. 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: | 12.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat CC has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 15 200 | |
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