Compare: Volkswagen Passat 2005 Sedan 140 Hp vs BMW 5 Series 2007 Sedan 177 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

BMW

Model

Passat

5 Series

Generation

Passat (B6)

5 Series (E60 LCI, facelift 2007)

Modification (Engine)

2.0 TDI 8V (140 Hp) PDE

520d (177 Hp)

Start of production

February, 2005

2007

End of production

February, 2008

2010

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

7.9 l/100 km

7.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

4.9 l/100 km

4.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

5.9 l/100 km

5.6 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.8 sec

8.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.8 sec

8.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9.3 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

7.9 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

209 km/h

228 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

9.9 kg/Hp, 101.5 Hp/tonne

9 kg/Hp, 111.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.3 kg/Nm, 232.1 Nm/tonne

4.5 kg/Nm, 220.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

140 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

177 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

71.1 Hp/l

88.7 Hp/l

Torque

320 Nm @ 1750 rpm.

350 Nm @ 1750-3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

EA188 / BMP

N47D20C

Engine displacement

1968 cm³

1995 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

81 mm

84 mm

Piston Stroke

95.5 mm

90 mm

Compression ratio

18.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector)

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

4 l

5.2 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8 l

7.2 l

Engine systems

Particulate filter

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1379 kg

1585 kg

Max. weight

2060 kg

2050 kg

Max load

681 kg

465 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

565 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1091 l

520 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1800 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Permitted towbar download

90 kg

Dimensions

Length

4765 mm

4841 mm

Width

1820 mm

1846 mm

Width including mirrors

1991 mm

Height

1472 mm

1468 mm

Wheelbase

2709 mm

2888 mm

Front track

1552 mm

1558 mm

Rear (Back) track

1551 mm

1582 mm

Front overhang

965 mm

Rear overhang

1091 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

114 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.281

0.28

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.4 m

Approach angle

14.4°

Departure angle

12.6°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

10.8°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Suspension strut

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Independent coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

215/55 R16

225/55 R16 V

Wheel rim size

6.5J x 16

7J x 16