BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Honda CR-V – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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.

Honda CR-V has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42800 £, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50800 £. That’s a price difference of around 8057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon manages with 0.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Honda CR-V with 0.90 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW 5 Series Saloon performs distinct better – achieving up to 105 km, about 26 km more than the Honda CR-V.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon has a clearly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 543 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Honda CR-V takes 9 s. That’s about 5.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Saloon performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda CR-V tops out at 195 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon pulls decisively stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 335 Nm. That’s about 665 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is hardly perceptible lighter – 1800 kg compared to 1821 kg. The difference is around 21 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Honda CR-V offers a bit more room – 617 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Saloon distinct takes the win – 600 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Our conclusion: The BMW 5 Series Saloon proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BMW 5 Series Saloon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.