Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series Touring (E39, Facelift 2000) 520i 24V and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.3 i VR5 20V Syncro

Comparison of BMW 5 Series Touring (E39, Facelift 2000) 520i 24V and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.3 i VR5 20V Syncro [S]ave

Attribute
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.3 i VR5 20V Syncro ×
BMW 5 Series Touring (E39, Facelift 2000) 520i 24V ×
General
MakeVolkswagenBMW
ModelPassat5 Series
GenerationPassat Variant (B5)5 Series Touring (E39, Facelift 2000)
Modification2.3 i VR5 20V Syncro520i 24V
Websitehttps://www.vw.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors55
Number of seats55
Body typeStation wagon (estate)Station wagon (estate)
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19972000
Production to (year)20052004
Performance
Top speed (km/h)217223
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)9.99.5
City consumption (l/100km)13.812.8
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.77.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.99.5
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Rear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)170170
Max. torque (Nm)220210
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders56
Cylinders arrangementV engineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,3242,171
Compression ratio10.810.8
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,2006,250
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,2003,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8180
Piston stroke (mm)90.272
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control-Dohc
Fuel tank (l)6270
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionHelical springWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springInclined Lever
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/55 R16
  • 225/60 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,6834,805
Width (mm)1,7461,800
Height (mm)1,4981,445
Wheelbase (mm)2,7032,830
Kerb weight (kg)1,5901,670
Gross weight (kg)2,1302,195
Minimum boot space (l)450410
Maximum boot space (l)1,5451,525
Front track (mm)1,5151,512
Rear track (mm)1,5151,527



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