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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or VW Arteon?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs VW Arteon: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Arteon

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  • a bit cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Arteon is a bit cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,547 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 407 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 580 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is somewhat lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 193 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers moderately more boot space – 590 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries marginally more – 600 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £50,800
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 105 km
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VW Arteon

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
-
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
-
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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