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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs CUPRA Tavascan comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 45,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or CUPRA Tavascan?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs CUPRA Tavascan: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

CUPRA Tavascan

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  • moderately cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space

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.

CUPRA Tavascan is moderately cheaper – starting at 45,700 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,108 £.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Tavascan offers substantially more range – reaching up to 553 km, about 448 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

Tavascan

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 clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 387 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the CUPRA Tavascan takes 5.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the CUPRA Tavascan tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 321 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is visibly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,178 kg. The difference is around 378 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Tavascan offers very slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries a bit more – 600 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Tavascan is narrowly ahead 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 £45,700
Tavascan

CUPRA Tavascan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 513 - 553 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
45,700 - 49,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
513 - 553 km
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,178 - 2,273 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
540 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,644 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,597 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
507 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
CUPRA
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

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

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