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BMW i5 Touring vs VW Passat - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (601 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (61900 £ vs 35700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or VW Passat?

BMW i5 Touring

VW Passat

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Passat has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35700 £, while the BMW i5 Touring costs 61900 £. That’s a price difference of around 26151 £.

As for range, the BMW i5 Touring performs convincingly better – achieving up to 602 km, about 467 km more than the VW Passat.

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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 i5 Touring has a clearly edge – offering 601 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 329 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the VW Passat takes 5.80 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Passat performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the BMW i5 Touring tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW i5 Touring pulls decisively stronger with 820 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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In curb weight, VW Passat is decisively lighter – 1573 kg compared to 2255 kg. The difference is around 682 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers to a small extent more room – 690 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs to a small extent better – up to 1920 L, which is about 220 L more than the BMW i5 Touring.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat barely noticeable takes the win – 577 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW i5 Touring proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW i5 Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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BMW i5 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 17.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 522 - 602 km
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BMW i5 Touring

The BMW i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.

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VW Passat

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
61900 - 87000 £
Price
35700 - 58500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
81.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2255 - 2425 kg
Curb weight
1573 - 1858 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
5060 mm
Length
4917 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1505 - 1515 mm
Height
1521 mm
Max trunk capacity
1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
193 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
212 - 250 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
BMW
Brand
VW

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Is the BMW i5 Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 Touring is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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