Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series Touring (E61, Facelift 2007) 523i and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.3 VR5 Syncro

Comparison of BMW 5 Series Touring (E61, Facelift 2007) 523i and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.3 VR5 Syncro [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 5 Series Touring (E61, Facelift 2007) 523i ×
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.3 VR5 Syncro ×
General
MakeBMWVolkswagen
Model5 SeriesPassat
Generation5 Series Touring (E61, Facelift 2007)Passat Variant (B5)
Modification523i2.3 VR5 Syncro
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.vw.com/
Number of doors55
Number of seats55
Body typeStation wagon (estate)Station wagon (estate)
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20071997
Production to (year)20102000
Performance
Top speed (km/h)230212
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.59.7
City consumption (l/100km)10.614.9
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)67.7
Combined consumption (l/100km)7.7-
Emission standardEURO IV-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveAll wheel drive (4x4)
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)190150
Max. torque (Nm)240205
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders65
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4972,324
Compression ratio1210.1
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,1006,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,5003,200
Cylinder bore (mm)8281
Piston stroke (mm)78.890.2
Fuel systemDirect injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)7062
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspension-Helical spring
Rear wheel suspension-Helical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 225/55 R16 W
  • 195/65 R15
Turning radius (m)11.4-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,8434,675
Width (mm)1,8461,740
Height (mm)1,4911,459
Wheelbase (mm)2,8882,703
Kerb weight (kg)1,5901,470
Gross weight (kg)2,1902,020
Minimum boot space (l)500495
Maximum boot space (l)1,6501,600
Front track (mm)1,5581,498
Rear track (mm)1,5811,500
Ride height (mm)143-
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.29-



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