2009 BMW M5 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2009 BMW M5 and 2009 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M5 weights approximately 414 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW M5 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 M5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. 2009 BMW M5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M5 | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | M5 | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |