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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Citroen Spacetourer comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Citroen Spacetourer?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Citroen Spacetourer: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Citroen Spacetourer

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen Spacetourer is substantially cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,346 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Citroen Spacetourer with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Spacetourer offers considerably more range – reaching up to 351 km, about 246 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

Spacetourer

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 Saloon offers considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 547 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Citroen Spacetourer takes 11 s. That’s about 7.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

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: Citroen Spacetourer offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is barely lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 153 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Spacetourer offers significantly more boot space – 2,011 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 1,491 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Spacetourer carries markedly more – 914 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 314 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon 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.

from £51,400
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • 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 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 105 km
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Citroen Spacetourer

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BMW 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Citroen Spacetourer

The Citroën SpaceTourer is a quietly practical people carrier that turns the chaos of family transport into a calm, sensible experience. With clever interior packaging and a relaxed ride it makes long trips surprisingly pleasant — even the backseat critics might stop grumbling.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Citroen Spacetourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
35,100 - 44,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
219 - 351 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 - 180 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,211 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
1,624 - 2,011 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
877 - 914 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Citroen
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