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BMW 5 Series Touring vs VW Arteon – Which car suits you better?
Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or VW Arteon?
5 Series Touring
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Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
VW Arteon has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 43300 £, while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £. That’s a price difference of around 9261 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Touring manages with 2.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.10 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.
Arteon
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Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring has a significantly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 407 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls significantly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 580 Nm difference.
5 Series Touring
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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 curb weight, VW Arteon is to a small extent lighter – 1607 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 243 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Arteon offers hardly perceptible more room – 590 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs minimal better – up to 1700 L, which is about 68 L more than the VW Arteon.
When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring slight takes the win – 620 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the BMW 5 Series Touring shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
from about £52,500
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BMW 5 Series Touring
BMW 5 Series Touring
The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.
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VW Arteon
The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.
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BMW 5 Series Touring
VW Arteon
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
52500 - 125500 £
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Price
43300 - 60800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
66 - 98 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
133 - 195 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
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Curb weight
1607 - 1773 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
590 L
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Length
5060 - 5096 mm
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Length
4866 mm
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Width
1900 - 1970 mm
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Width
1871 mm
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Height
1515 - 1516 mm
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Height
1434 - 1451 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
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Max trunk capacity
1632 L
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
467 - 569 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
150 - 320 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
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Torque
320 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
110 - 235 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1968 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
VW
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What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Touring have?
The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.