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BMW 5 Series Touring vs VW ID.4 – Differences & prices compared
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 ID.4 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34600 £, while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £. That’s a price difference of around 17970 £.
As for range, the VW ID.4 performs decisively better – achieving up to 569 km, about 471 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
ID.4
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Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring has a convincingly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 387 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the VW ID.4 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 321 Nm difference.
5 Series Touring
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Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is slight lighter – 1850 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers slight more room – 570 L compared to 543 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1700 L, which is about 125 L more than the VW ID.4.
When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring slightly takes the win – 620 kg compared to 551 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the VW ID.4 shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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.
BMW 5 Series Touring
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VW ID.4
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 ID.4
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The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.
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BMW 5 Series Touring
VW ID.4
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
52500 - 125500 £
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Price
34600 - 47200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
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Electric Range
66 - 98 km
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Electric Range
356 - 569 km
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Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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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
1975 - 2248 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
543 L
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Length
5060 - 5096 mm
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Length
4582 - 4584 mm
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Width
1900 - 1970 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Height
1515 - 1516 mm
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Height
1619 - 1634 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
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Max trunk capacity
1575 L
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
511 - 551 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
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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.