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BMW i5 vs VW Passat - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (601 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (60200 £ vs 36500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or VW Passat?

BMW i5

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 36500 £, while the BMW i5 costs 60200 £. That’s a price difference of around 23709 £.

As for range, the BMW i5 performs significantly better – achieving up to 627 km, about 492 km more than the VW Passat.

Passat

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 i5 has a decisively 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 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the VW Passat takes 5.80 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

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

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

i5

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, VW Passat is clearly perceptible lighter – 1573 kg compared to 2195 kg. The difference is around 622 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers clearly perceptible more room – 690 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat minimal takes the win – 577 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW i5 proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW i5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £60,200
i5

BMW i5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 17.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 540 - 627 km
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BMW i5
VW Passat

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BMW i5

The BMW i5 swaps predictable executive-car manners for a confident electric vibe, marrying refined comfort with surprisingly engaging steering. It’s a practical choice that doesn’t feel dull, offering the kind of clean, premium experience that makes commuting feel like a small indulgence.

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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
60200 - 85300 £
Price
36500 - 58500 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
540 - 627 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
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2195 - 2370 kg
Curb weight
1573 - 1858 kg
Trunk capacity
490 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
-
Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
Payload
525 - 545 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 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
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW

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What drive types are available for the BMW i5?

The BMW i5 is offered with 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.