The Passat W8 was the original GS F. It had M5 traits but performed more like high-level sub-M5.
BMW 540i vs VW Passat 4.0 W8
| Category | VW Passat 4.0 W8 | BMW 540i |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 275 / 271 | 286 / 282 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 370 / 273 | 440 / 325 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1760 / 3880 | 1736 / 3827 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 156 / 154 | 165 / 162 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Passat 4.0 W8 | BMW 540i |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 6.0 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.5 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 11.0 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 14.8 s | 12.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 19.0 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 24.0 s | 18.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 33.8 s | 23.3 s |
| 1000 m | 28.5 s | 25.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 7.5 s | 5.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 26.4 s | 19.5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.4 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 17.2 s | 15.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.8 s @ 78.3 mph | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.5 s @ 95.1 mph | 14.3 s @ 96.9 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 26.3 s @ 115.6 mph | 24.5 s @ 121.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | VW Passat 4.0 W8 | BMW 540i |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 251 kph (156 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 64.5 kph (40.1 mph) | 60.9 kph (37.8 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 9.1 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (116 ft) | 37 m (122 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Passat 4.0 W8 | BMW 540i |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 68 | 100 |
| Overall | 68 | 100 |
Verdict
540i is the fastest by a huge margin.
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