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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Ford Transit Bus?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Ford Transit Bus

  • only slightly cheaper
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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.

Ford Transit Bus is only slightly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 928 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 7.3 L/100km.

Transit Bus

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 substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 577 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 610 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is noticeably lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 538 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers significantly more boot space – 520 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 520 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries substantially more – 1,162 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 562 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
-
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 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 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 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
Ford
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

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

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