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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs GWM WEY 03 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or GWM WEY 03?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs GWM WEY 03: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • markedly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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GWM WEY 03

  • visibly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

GWM WEY 03 is visibly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,371 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 03 uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Saloon with 2.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the GWM WEY 03 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 139 km, about 34 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

WEY 03

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 markedly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the GWM WEY 03 takes 5.3 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers visibly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 685 Nm. That’s about 315 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 2,175 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers very slightly more boot space – 520 L compared to 517 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries markedly more – 600 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM WEY 03 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £41,100
WEY 03

GWM WEY 03

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 442 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 130 - 139 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
41,100 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
130 - 139 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
15 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
2,175 - 2,295 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
517 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
367 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
500 - 685 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
270 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
GWM
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

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

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