Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 520d and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 1.9 TDI Syncro

Comparison of BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 520d and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 1.9 TDI Syncro [S]ave

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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 520d ×
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 1.9 TDI Syncro ×
General
MakeBMWVolkswagen
Model5 SeriesPassat
Generation5 Series Touring (E61)Passat Variant (B5)
Modification520d1.9 TDI Syncro
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.vw.com/
Number of doors55
Number of seats55
Body typeStation wagon (estate)Station wagon (estate)
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)20051999
Production to (year)20072005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)218197
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.910.7
City consumption (l/100km)8.38.3
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)4.85.3
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveAll wheel drive (4x4)
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront, transversely
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)163130
Max. torque (Nm)340310
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)1,9951,896
Compression ratio1719
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,0004,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,0001,900
Cylinder bore (mm)8479.5
Piston stroke (mm)9095.5
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailPump-nozzle (Unit Injector)
Valve controlDohcOhc
TurbineTurbochargerTurbocharger
Fuel tank (l)7062
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizerHelical spring
Rear wheel suspensionPneumatic elastic elementHelical spring
Steering type-Steering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesDiscVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 225/55 R16
  • 195/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,8434,683
Width (mm)1,8461,746
Height (mm)1,4911,498
Wheelbase (mm)2,8862,703
Kerb weight (kg)1,6051,550
Gross weight (kg)2,2002,130
Minimum boot space (l)500450
Maximum boot space (l)1,6501,545
Front track (mm)1,5581,515
Rear track (mm)1,5821,515



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