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Abarth 500 595 695 vs BMW 5 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (155 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 52,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Abarth 500 595 695 or BMW 5 Series Touring?

Abarth 500 595 695 vs BMW 5 Series Touring: Key differences

Abarth 500 595 695

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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BMW 5 Series Touring

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Abarth 500 595 695 is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,980 £.

As for electric range, the Abarth 500 595 695 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 265 km, about 167 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

5 Series Touring

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 5 Series Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 155 HP. That’s roughly 572 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Abarth 500 595 695 takes 7 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 765 Nm more.

500 595 695

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.

Seats: BMW 5 Series Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Abarth 500 595 695 is noticeably lighter – 1,410 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 440 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers significantly more boot space – 570 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 385 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries visibly more – 620 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £52,500
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 65 - 98 km
Abarth 500 595 695
BMW 5 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Abarth 500 595 695

The Abarth 500, particularly in its 595 and 695 renditions, captures the spirit of Italian motoring with its compact yet aggressive design. Known for its lively performance and distinctive styling, this little powerhouse is a joy to drive, offering an engaging experience that appeals to enthusiasts. With its rich motorsport heritage, the Abarth 500 embodies the essence of fun and excitement on both the streets and the race track.

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BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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Abarth 500 595 695
BMW 5 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,600 - 38,600 £
Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.1 - 18.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
242 - 265 km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
53 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,410 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Trunk capacity
185 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,682 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 385 kg
Payload
500 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
155 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
235 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
114 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
Brand
Abarth
Brand
BMW
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