2009 BMW 650 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 167 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (310 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 650 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
