2009 BMW 650 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 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 82 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 294 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
Because 2009 BMW 650 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 650 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
