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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Genesis G70?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Genesis G70: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Genesis G70

  • visibly cheaper
  • very slightly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Genesis G70 is visibly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,274 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 482 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 Genesis G70 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 560 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Genesis G70 is very slightly lighter – 1,727 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 73 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers noticeably more boot space – 520 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries noticeably more – 600 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 148 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 £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
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Genesis G70

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
-
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
413 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Genesis
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

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

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