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Aixam Ambition vs BMW 5 Series Touring – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aixam Ambition or BMW 5 Series Touring?

Aixam Ambition

BMW 5 Series Touring

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

5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Aixam Ambition has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 10800 £, while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £. That’s a price difference of around 41751 £.

As for range, the Aixam Ambition performs noticeable better – achieving up to 130 km, about 32 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring has a clearly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 719 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs convincingly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Aixam Ambition tops out at 45 km/h. The difference is around 205 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls convincingly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 960 Nm difference.

5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW 5 Series Touring offers clearly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Aixam Ambition is decisively lighter – 425 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 1425 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers decisively more room – 570 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 570 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1700 L, which is about 600 L more than the Aixam Ambition.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring clearly takes the win – 620 kg compared to 250 kg. That’s a difference of about 370 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 5 Series Touring proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 5 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Aixam Ambition
BMW 5 Series Touring

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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
  • Electric Range : 66 - 98 km
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Aixam Ambition

The Aixam Ambition stands out with its compact design and impressive manoeuvrability, making it an ideal choice for urban driving. Its stylish appearance is complemented by a comfortable interior that prioritises driver and passenger experience. With a keen focus on efficiency, this microcar perfectly caters to those seeking an economical yet functional solution for city travel.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
10800 - 17100 £
Price
52500 - 125500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
75 - 130 km
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Battery Capacity
5.5 - 7.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
53 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
16 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
5
Curb weight
425 - 440 kg
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Length
2800 - 3000 mm
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Width
1500 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Height
1456 - 1590 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Max trunk capacity
700 - 1100 L
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Payload
250 kg
Payload
500 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
45 km/h
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Torque
21 - 40 Nm
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
2
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
479 cm3
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
Brand
Aixam
Brand
BMW

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What drive types are available for the Aixam Ambition?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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