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BMW X5 vs VW Transporter Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (77100 £ vs 41500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or VW Transporter Bus?

BMW X5

VW Transporter Bus

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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 Transporter Bus has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41500 £, while the BMW X5 costs 77100 £. That’s a price difference of around 35579 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Transporter Bus manages with 0.80 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW X5 with 3 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the VW Transporter Bus performs clearly better – achieving up to 324 km, about 219 km more than the BMW X5.

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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 X5 has a significantly edge – offering 625 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 339 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.40 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X5 performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Transporter Bus tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X5 pulls clearly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 335 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers distinct more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is to a small extent lighter – 1998 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 242 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers somewhat more room – 763 L compared to 650 L. That’s a difference of about 113 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus performs convincingly better – up to 4005 L, which is about 2135 L more than the BMW X5.

When it comes to payload, VW Transporter Bus distinct takes the win – 1143 kg compared to 705 kg. That’s a difference of about 438 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Transporter Bus 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.

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VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 9.2 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 km
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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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VW Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
41500 - 85100 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
1998 - 2620 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4935 - 4948 mm
Length
4973 - 5450 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1941 - 2032 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1907 - 1997 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
3672 - 4005 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
330 - 1143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 2488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW

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