Comparison BMW 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) 520i (170 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.5 (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | 5 Series | Beetle |
| Generation: | 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) | Beetle (A5) |
| Engine / modification: | 520i (170 Hp) Automatic | 2.5 (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2007 year | 2011 year |
| Production end: | 2010 year | 2014 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.9 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.37 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 170 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 6200 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 226 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 240 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N43B20 | CBTA, CBUA |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 2480 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l | 6 l |
| Coolant: | 9.8 l | 9 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4841 mm | 4278 mm |
| Width: | 1846 mm | 1808 mm |
| Height: | 1468 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2888 mm | 2537 mm |
| Front track: | 1558 mm | 1579 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1581 mm | 1546 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 142 mm | 144 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 520 l | 436 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 847 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring | |
| Max weight: | 2025 kg | 1722 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1333 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16 | 215/55 R17; 235/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7J x 17; 8J x 18 |