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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs BMW X7 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 91,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or BMW X7?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs BMW X7: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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BMW X7

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  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

X7

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 Saloon offers markedly 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 Saloon is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the BMW X7 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers noticeably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

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 X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is visibly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 690 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers clearly more boot space – 750 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries markedly more – 760 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon 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 £50,800
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • 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 : 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 105 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
210 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
750 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
680 - 760 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
BMW
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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