Compare Volkswagen Phaeton vs BMW M5 F90 vs BMW M5 E60
Variants
3.0 TDI
3.2
3.2 4Motion
3.2 4Motion LWB
3.2 MT
4.2 4Motion
4.2 4Motion LWB
5.0 TDI 4Motion
5.0 TDI 4Motion LWB
6.0 420hp 4Motion
6.0 450hp 4Motion
6.0 4Motion LWB
M5
M5 Competition
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
530 L / 18.7 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
9.3 L / 9.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
520 kg / 1146 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
255/40 R19, 285/35 R19
Turning Circle
12.6 m / 41.3 ft
12.4 m / 40.7 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
D1
Dimensions
Size | Height
1450 mm / 57.1 in
1469 mm / 57.8 in
Size | Length
4966 mm / 195.5 in
4855 mm / 191.1 in
Size | Width
1903 mm / 74.9 in
1846 mm / 72.7 in
Track Width | Front
1628.0 mm / 64.1 in
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
1594.0 mm / 62.8 in
1566.0 mm / 61.7 in
Weight
1780.0 kg / 3924.2 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 19, 9.5J x 19
Wheelbase
2982 mm / 117.4 in
2889 mm / 113.7 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.5 sec
CO2 Emission
344 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
14.4 L/100km / 16.3 MPG (combined) | 21.7 L/100km / 10.8 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
Engine
S63B44
S85B50
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
12.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.4 L / 268.2 cu-in / 4395.0 cc
5.0 L / 305.1 cu-in / 4999.0 cc
Engine | Power
507.0 hp / 378.1 kW @ 7750 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
101.4 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
88.3 mm / 3.5 in
75.2 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Torque
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm
Engine | Type
Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic ZF 8HP
DCT
Production
Availability
2005 ~ 2010
Reviews
Neofiliac score
77%
75%
90%
Pros
- Highly interesting VR6, V10, and W12 engine options
- Superb fit and finish
- Smooth, quiet, and well appointed
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
- Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
- Down to great 3.3s 0-100kph time
- Up to awe-inspiring 625hp of power and 750Nm of torque
- Good towing capacity
- Fantastic S85 V10 engine
- Amazing sound characteristics
- Down to 4.7s 0-100kph time
- Up to 507hp of power
- Good towing capacity
Cons
- Front-heavy
- Addicted to AWD
- Stuck with AWD
- Generic styling
- 6-speed manual only available in the USA
- Very high fuel consumption
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