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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs DS Automobiles DS 7 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or DS Automobiles DS 7?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs DS Automobiles DS 7: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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DS Automobiles DS 7

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • only slightly 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:

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

DS Automobiles DS 7 is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,906 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

DS 7

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 130 HP. That’s roughly 597 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 8.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 700 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is only slightly lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 149 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers only slightly more boot space – 555 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries noticeably more – 600 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 201 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 £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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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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DS Automobiles DS 7

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
399 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
11.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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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
2025
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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