Comparison BMW 5 Series Touring (E61, Facelift 2007) 525i (218 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) 4+E
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | 5 Series | Golf |
| Generation: | 5 Series Touring (E61, Facelift 2007) | Golf II (5-door) |
| Engine / modification: | 525i (218 Hp) Automatic | 1.6 TD (70 Hp) 4+E |
| Production start: | 2007 year | 1983 year |
| Production end: | 2010 year | 1987 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.7 l/100 km | 6.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.0 l/100 km | 4.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.28 | 0.34 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 218 hp | 70 hp |
| Max power in: | 6100 rpm. | 4500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 241 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.9 sec | 14.5 sec |
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 2400-4200 rpm. | 133 Nm @ 2600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N53B30 | JR |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 1588 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 3 l |
| Coolant: | 9.8 l | 6.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 12 | 23 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4843 mm | 3985 mm |
| Width: | 1846 mm | 1665-1680 mm |
| Height: | 1491 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2888 mm | 2475 mm |
| Front track: | 1558 mm | 1427 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1581 mm | 1422 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 143 mm | 120 mm |
| Front overhang: | 810 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 700 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 345 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1650 l | 1145 l |
| Rear suspension: | Elastic beam | |
| Max weight: | 2230 kg | 1430 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1630 kg | 940 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m | 10.5 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1000 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 490 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16 W | 175/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 5.5J x 13 |