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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake · Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIvsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake · Facelift 2020

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-present
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

540d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    695 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
Power
320hp239kW
320hp239kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,718kg3,788lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,565kg5,655lb
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
52.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
857km533mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,866mm192in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,838mm112in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,579mm62in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
565L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,632L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
154g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI5,350-6,500 rpm2,100-5,350 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
15.8 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
320 hp
239 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
680 Nm
502 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
1,718 kg
3,788 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
1,850 kg
4,079 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
270 km/h
168 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI4.9 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d4.9 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d and Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
857 km
533 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
1,119 km
695 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
270 km/h
168 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,718 kg
3,788 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
857 km
533 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
CO2 score
-
154 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 132 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 262 km (162 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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