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BMW 5 Series Touring vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or VW Passat?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs VW Passat: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

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

VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Passat is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,080 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Passat offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 37 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

Passat

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 Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 455 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the VW Passat takes 5.8 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

5 Series Touring

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 Passat is somewhat lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 277 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers somewhat more boot space – 690 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Passat offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,770 L, about 70 L more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries very slightly more – 620 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring stands out in the key areas 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 £52,500
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • 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 : 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 65 - 98 km
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The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,917 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,521 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the BMW 5 Series Touring?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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