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Comparison BMW 8 Series (E31) 850 Ci 5.4 (326 Hp) & Volkswagen Passat (B6) 1.6 TDI (105 Hp) BMT


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BMW 8 Series (E31) 850 Ci 5.4 (326 Hp)
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Volkswagen Passat (B6) 1.6 TDI (105 Hp) BMT
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Brand: BMW Volkswagen
Model: 8 Series Passat
Generation: 8 Series (E31) Passat (B6)
Engine / modification: 850 Ci 5.4 (326 Hp) 1.6 TDI (105 Hp) BMT
Production start: 1994 year 2009 year
Production end: 1999 year 2010 year
Coupe type: Coupe Sedan
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 4 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 21.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 9.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Fuel tank volume: 90 l 70 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
Power: 326 hp 105 hp
Max power in: 5000 rpm. 4400 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 193 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.3 sec 12.4 sec
Torque: 490 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 250 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm.
Model Engine: M73B54 CAYC
Engine position: Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 5379 cm3 1598 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8.0 l 4.3 l
Coolant: 13.0 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel Commonrail
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: OHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 12 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 10
Piston Stroke: 79 mm
Cylinder Bore: 85 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4780 mm 4765 mm
Width: 1855 mm 1820 mm
Width including mirrors: 1991 mm
Height: 1340 mm 1472 mm
Wheelbase: 2684 mm 2709 mm
Front track: 1554 mm 1552 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1562 mm 1551 mm
Ride height(clearance): 114 mm
Approach angle: 14.4 °
Departure angle: 12.6 °
Ramp angle: 10.8 °
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 320 l 565 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1091 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 2300 kg 2000 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1880 kg 1411 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1600 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.4 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1400 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 740 kg
Permitted towbar download: 90 kg
Tire size: 235/50 R16 205/55 R 16
Wheel rims size: R16 6.5 J x 16