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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Genesis G80 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 370 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Genesis G80?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Genesis G80: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Genesis G80

  • significantly more electric range
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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 visibly cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Genesis G80 costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,457 £.

As for electric range, the Genesis G80 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 465 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 370 HP. That’s roughly 357 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Genesis G80 takes 5.1 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 300 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, BMW 5 Series Saloon is noticeably lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 610 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers noticeably more boot space – 520 L compared to 354 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries somewhat more – 600 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly superior overall 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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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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Genesis G80

The Genesis G80 is a quietly confident executive sedan that marries elegant, restrained design with an interior that feels bespoke rather than mass-produced. For buyers who crave flagship comfort and poise without the badge theatrics, the G80 serves serious luxury and refinement with a touch of surprising value — like a tuxedoed chauffeur who secretly loves great playlists.

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Genesis G80

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
64,300 - 67,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,410 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
354 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
370 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
272 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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