BMW 5 Series VS Volkswagen Virtus Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage
My cousin spent two weeks deciding between BMW 5 Series and Volkswagen Virtus. We sat him down, showed him the mileage side by side, and the decision was done in five minutes. See if the table below does the same for you.
Key Highlights
| Specification | BMW 5 Series | Volkswagen Virtus |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Ex-Showroom) | ₹74.80 Lakh | ₹19.00 Lakh |
| Engine | 1998 cc | 1498 cc |
| Max Power | 255bhp@4500rpm | 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | 7-Speed DSG Automatic |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 15.7 kmpl | 19.62 kmpl |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater | 5 Seater |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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BMW 5 Series · 530Li
74.80 Lakh
Ex-Showroom Price
EMI: ₹122,771/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.
Loan Offers
Volkswagen Virtus · GT Plus Sport DSG
19.00 Lakh
Ex-Showroom Price
EMI: ₹31,185/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.
Loan Offers
Engine & Transmission
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| Engine | 1998 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Type | 4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder | 4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 15.7 kmpl | 19.62 kmpl |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 255bhp@4500rpm | 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm |
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 400Nm@1600rpm | 250Nm@1600-3500rpm |
| Emission Standard | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Transmission | Automatic | 7-Speed DSG Automatic |
Dimensions
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| Length *Width *Height | 5165 mm × 2156 mm × 1518 mm | 4561 mm × 1752 mm × 1507 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3105 mm | 2651 mm |
Capacity
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| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 45 Litres |
Suspension & Tyres
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| Front Suspension | — | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension | — | Rear twist beam |
| Additional Steering Features | Tilt & telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Steering | Power | Electric |
| Tyres | — | 205/55 R16 Radial & Tubeless |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Drum |
Exterior
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| Sunroof | — | Single Pane |
| Spoiler | — | Yes |
| Antenna | — | Shark Fin |
| Headlights | LED | LED |
| Automatic Headlamps | — | Yes |
| Taillights | LED | LED |
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lights | — | Yes |
Safety
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| NCAP Rating | — | global ncap safety rating: 5 Star; global ncap child safety rating: 5 Star |
| Airbags | 8 | 6 |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | — | Yes |
| Child Seat Anchor Points | — | Yes |
Comfort
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| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes (with Rear Vents) |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
| Steering Adjustment | Yes | Height & Reach |
| Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) | With Guidedlines | With Guidedlines |
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Ports | — | Yes |
Braking
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| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist (BA) | — | Yes |
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | — | Yes |
| Hill Hold Control | Yes | No |
| Hill Descent Control | — | Yes |
Security
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| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Yes |
Windows & Mirrors
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| Power Windows | — | Front & Rear |
| ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) | — | Powered & Folding |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | — | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | — | Yes |
Entertainment
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| Infotainment Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System | Front & Rear | 8 Front & Rear |
| USB Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Seats & Upholstery
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| Seat Upholstery | — | Leatherette |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | — | Yes |
| Split Rear Seat | — | 60:40 Split |
Colours
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| Available Colours | Carbon Black Mineral White Phytonic Blue Sparkling Copper Grey Metallic | Wild Cherry Red Candy White Reflex Silver Carbon Steel Grey Rising Blue Metallic Lava Blue Deep Black pearl Carbon Steel Matte Grey Flash Red Carbon Steel Grey Matte |
BMW 5 Series comparison with similar cars
| FEATURE / SPEC |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | 1 | 8 | 9 / Automatic | 9 / Automatic | Automatic |
| Engine | 1998 cc | - | 2998 cc | 1999 cc - 1993 cc | 1496 cc - 1993 cc | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Max Power | 255 bhp | 335.25 bhp | 374 bhp - 368.78 bhp | 201 bhp - 194 bhp | 201.15 bhp - 197.13 bhp | 221.26 bhp - 268.20 bhp |
| Mileage | 15.7 kmpl | - | 13.02 kmpl | 12 - 15 kmpl | 15 - 23 kmpl | - |
| Boot Space | - | 470 Litres | 480 Litres | - | 455 Litres | 405 Litres |
| Airbags | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
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GT Plus Sport DSG
19.00 Lakh
Ex-showroom
EMI: ₹31,185/mo · 20% down · 5yr
19.62 kmpl
automatic
Petrol
Key Features
- Sunroof
- 6 Airbags
- Wireless Charger
- Ventilated Seats
- CarPlay / Android Auto
Volkswagen Virtus comparison with similar cars
| FEATURE / SPEC |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 7 / 6 | Single Speed | 4 Speed Automatic / 5 |
| Engine | 1498 cc - 999 cc | - | 1462 cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric | Petrol |
| Max Power | 147.51 bhp - 113.98 bhp | 35.79 bhp | 103.25 bhp |
| Mileage | 18.12 - 20.8 kmpl | - | 20.04 - 20.65 kmpl |
| Boot Space | 521 Litres | 293 Litres | 510 Litres |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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