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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Hyundai Tucson?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Tucson

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  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Hyundai Tucson is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,931 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai Tucson with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers markedly more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 35 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Tucson

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 288 HP. That’s roughly 439 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 Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is a bit faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai Tucson tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 621 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, Hyundai Tucson is a bit lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 258 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers slightly more boot space – 620 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries barely more – 600 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 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
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
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