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BMW 2 Series vs BMW 5 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (39,700 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or BMW 5 Series Touring?

BMW 2 Series vs BMW 5 Series Touring: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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BMW 5 Series Touring

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  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 2 Series is noticeably cheaper – starting at 39,700 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 2 Series with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

5 Series Touring

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers visibly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BMW 2 Series takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers visibly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

2 Series

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, BMW 2 Series is moderately lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers markedly more boot space – 570 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries markedly more – 620 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in 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
BMW 2 Series
BMW 5 Series Touring

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BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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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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BMW 2 Series
BMW 5 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,700 - 98,600 £
Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
53 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,838 - 1,887 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
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Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
500 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
BMW
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