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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Dacia Spring comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 100 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 14,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Dacia Spring?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Dacia Spring: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Dacia Spring is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,343 £.

As for electric range, the Dacia Spring offers substantially more range – reaching up to 225 km, about 120 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 627 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 863 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 5 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is clearly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 730 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers clearly more boot space – 520 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 212 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries considerably more – 600 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 326 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
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Dacia Spring

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Dacia Spring

The Dacia Spring is an unpretentious city electric that strips EV ownership down to the essentials, offering clean, fuss-free transport for daily urban life. It won't impress luxury-seekers, but its cheerful practicality and rock-bottom running costs make it a clever, no-nonsense choice for anyone who wants electric mobility without the drama.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Dacia Spring

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
308 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,583 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
425 - 600 kg
Payload
274 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
137 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Dacia
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