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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs GWM WEY 05 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 51,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or GWM WEY 05?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs GWM WEY 05: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • very slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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GWM WEY 05

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  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly 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.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is very slightly cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the GWM WEY 05 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 05 uses 0.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Saloon with 2.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the GWM WEY 05 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 158 km, about 53 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

WEY 05

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 visibly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 251 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 GWM WEY 05 takes 5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers moderately more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 847 Nm. That’s about 153 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 clearly 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 barely more boot space – 520 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries visibly more – 600 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM WEY 05 is far ahead 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 £51,300
WEY 05

GWM WEY 05

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 476 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 158 km
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GWM WEY 05

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
158 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
12 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
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
355 - 385 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
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
847 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
350 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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