1981-1988 BMW 5-Series 520i 3AT --vs-- 1988-1993 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 VR6 MT

Detailed Comparison of Car Specifications and Features, Including Dimensions, Engine, Transmission, Fuel, and Performance

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Dimensions & Capacity

Spec
BMW 5-Series
1981 - 1988
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Trim 520i 3AT 2.8 VR6 MT
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Load Height (mm) — —
Number Of Seats 5 5
Length (mm) 4620 4580
Width (mm) 1700 1705
Height (mm) 1415 1480
Wheelbase (mm) 2625 2625
Front Track (mm) 1430 1480
Rear Track (mm) 1470 1420
Curb Weight (kg) 1230 1280
Wheel Size R14 — —
Ground Clearance (mm) 140 120
Trailer Load With Brakes (kg) — —
Payload (kg) 500 —
Back Track Width (mm) — —
Front Track Width (mm) — —
Clearance (mm) — —
Full Weight (kg) 1730 1860
Front/Rear Axle Load (kg) — —
Max Trunk Capacity (L) 460 495
Cargo Compartment L×W×H (mm) — —
Cargo Volume (m³) — —
Minimum Trunk Capacity (L) 460 495
Maximum Torque (N·m) 165 235

Engine Specifications

Spec
BMW 5-Series
1981 - 1988
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Injection Type Multi-point fuel injection Multi-point fuel injection
Overhead Camshaft — —
Cylinder Layout Inline V-type
Number Of Cylinders 6 6
Compression Ratio — —
Engine Type Gasoline Gasoline
Valves Per Cylinder 2 2
Boost Type — —
Cylinder Bore (mm) 80 81
Stroke Cycle (mm) 66 90
Engine Placement — —
Cylinder Bore & Stroke Cycle (mm) — —
Turnover Of Max Torque (rpm) 4500 4200
Max Power (kW) — —
Presence Of Intercooler — —
Capacity (cm³) 1990 2792
Engine HP 125 174
Engine HP (rpm) 5800 5800

Transmission

Spec
BMW 5-Series
1981 - 1988
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Drive Wheels Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Bore/Stroke Ratio — —
Number Of Gears 3 5
Turning Circle (m) 10.4 10.7
Transmission Automatic Manual

Fuel & Performance

Spec
BMW 5-Series
1981 - 1988
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Mixed Fuel Consumption (100km/L) 9.9 9.7
Range (km) 590|900 480|850
Emission Standards — —
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 70 70
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 14.4 8.2
Max Speed (km/h) 179 224
City Fuel (100km/L) 11.9 14.5
CO₂ Emissions (g/km) — —

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Spec
BMW 5-Series
1981 - 1988
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Back Suspension Independent, Trailing arms, Dampers Independent, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar
Front Suspension Independent, Lever, Dampers, spring, Stabilizer bar Independent, McPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar
Steering Type — —
Rear Brakes drum Disc
Front Brakes Disc ventilated disc