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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • somewhat more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 297,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Coupe with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers substantially more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 90 km more than the Ferrari 296 Coupe.

296 Coupe

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 296 Coupe offers somewhat more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 727 HP. That’s roughly 153 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers markedly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 755 Nm. That’s about 245 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW 5 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Coupe is marginally lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries considerably more – 600 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 375 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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BMW 5 Series Saloon

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Slip behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB and you get a compact supercar that turns everyday roads into a racetrack with intoxicating urgency and razor-sharp poise. It's the perfect choice for drivers who want headline-grabbing performance and Ferrari drama without the showroom theatrics, all wrapped in stunning Italian design.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
225 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ferrari
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

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

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