BMW 5 Series Sedan (2009 – 2013) vs Vauxhall VXR8 (2008 – 2013): specs compared
The Vauxhall VXR8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 431 hp against 407 hp. The BMW 5 Series Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.0 s. The Vauxhall VXR8 has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW 5 Series Sedan uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 15.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,510 kg against 1,831 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
5 Series Sedan
2009 – 2013
|
Vauxhall
VXR8
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 34 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 408 hp | 417 – 431 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 630 Nm | 550 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 – 8.5 s | 5.0 – 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 225 – 250 km/h | 275 – 280 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 11.0 L/100 km | 15.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,841 – 4,900 mm | 4,940 mm |
| Width | 1,847 – 1,859 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,463 – 1,468 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 – 2,969 mm | 2,916 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,510 – 1,850 kg | 1,831 – 1,850 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.