BMW 7 series 2012 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 258 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 88 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat CC, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Volkswagen Passat CC. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat CC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 980 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 28 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat CC, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 532 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 32 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. This could mean that the BMW 7 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`550 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 17 400 | 15 200 | |
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