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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs DS Automobiles DS 4 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 34,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or DS Automobiles DS 4?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs DS Automobiles DS 4: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 4

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,451 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

DS 4

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 substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 597 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 DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 700 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, DS Automobiles DS 4 is slightly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 242 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers moderately more boot space – 520 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 158 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is decisively 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 £51,400
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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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
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
4,400 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
442 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
203 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
DS Automobiles
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

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

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