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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Ford Mustang Coupe comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 453 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 51,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Ford Mustang Coupe?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Ford Mustang Coupe: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

Ford Mustang Coupe

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.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is only slightly cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 9.9 L/100km.

Mustang Coupe

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 clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 453 HP. That’s roughly 274 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Ford Mustang Coupe takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ford Mustang Coupe is marginally faster – reaching 263 km/h, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 460 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is very slightly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers visibly more boot space – 520 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries substantially more – 600 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 266 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 £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
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Ford Mustang Coupe

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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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Ford Mustang Coupe

The Ford Mustang Coupe wears its muscle on its sleeve, delivering a raw, grin-inducing driving experience that turns everyday roads into a little theater of noise and swagger. Inside it's surprisingly livable for regular use, so if you want headline-grabbing looks and a proper driver's car without pretending to be a luxury cruiser, the Mustang coupe is a very entertaining choice.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Ford Mustang Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
275 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
61 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
381 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,810 - 4,819 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,398 - 1,404 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
327 - 334 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 263 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
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