Comparison BMW 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) 520i (170 Hp) & Volkswagen Golf VII (3-door) 1.4 TSI ACT (140 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | 5 Series | Golf |
| Generation: | 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) | Golf VII (3-door) |
| Engine / modification: | 520i (170 Hp) | 1.4 TSI ACT (140 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2007 year | 2012 year |
| Production end: | 2010 year | 2014 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 50 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 5 |
| Power: | 170 hp | 140 hp |
| Max power in: | 6200 rpm. | 4500-6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h | 212 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.0 sec | 8.4 sec |
| Torque: | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N43B20 | CPTA |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 1395 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 9.8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4841 mm | 4255 mm |
| Width: | 1846 mm | 1799 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2027 mm | |
| Height: | 1468 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2888 mm | 2637 mm |
| Front track: | 1558 mm | 1549 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1581 mm | 1520 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 142 mm | 142 mm |
| Approach angle: | 12.4 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 17.5 ° | |
| Ramp angle: | 9.6 ° | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 520 l | 380 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1270 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring | |
| Max weight: | 2025 kg | 1780 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1485 kg | 1195 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 630 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 6.5J x 16 |