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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 372,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

  • somewhat more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster costs 372,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 321,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster with 15.9 L/100km. The difference is about 13.8 L/100km.

12Cilindri Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster offers somewhat more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 727 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers noticeably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 678 Nm. That’s about 322 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is moderately lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers substantially more boot space – 520 L compared to 200 L. That’s a difference of about 320 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon holds a decisive overall lead 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
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

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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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Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

The Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is a sun-worshipping supercar that mixes theatrical Italian flair with a taut, driver-focused chassis — it looks and sounds like it belongs on a silver-screen chase. If you want headline-grabbing style and a roof-down, grin-inducing experience that turns every country lane into your personal theater, this Ferrari delivers with cheeky confidence.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
372,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
360 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
92 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
200 L
Length
-
Length
4,733 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
1,292 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
678 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
611 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
6,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ferrari
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