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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Fiat 600 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Fiat 600?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Fiat 600: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat 600 is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Fiat 600 with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 600 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 409 km, about 304 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

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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 BMW 5 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 571 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 Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 740 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 600 is considerably lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 535 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers clearly more boot space – 520 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries a bit more – 600 kg compared to 517 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

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
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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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The Fiat 600 is small, cheeky and utterly charming, a pocket-sized Italian that packs more personality than its size suggests. Ideal for city buyers who want fuss-free motoring with a playful driving character, it puts smiles ahead of spreadsheets.

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4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Jos van der kolk
20 Jan 2026, 21:23:37

Lovely car — one thing they forgot: the 600 has a heat pump and, as far as I know, the 500 doesn’t, which is quite an important detail.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
409 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,779 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
427 - 517 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

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

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

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