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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Jeep Gladiator comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 264 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 66,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Jeep Gladiator?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Jeep Gladiator: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Jeep Gladiator

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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is markedly cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Jeep Gladiator costs 66,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Jeep Gladiator with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.7 L/100km.

Gladiator

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 264 HP. That’s roughly 463 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Jeep Gladiator takes 8.6 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers noticeably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is markedly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries very slightly more – 600 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 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 £51,400
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
Jeep Gladiator

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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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Jeep Gladiator

The Jeep Gladiator grafts the Wrangler's go-anywhere attitude onto a proper pickup bed, giving weekend adventurers the ability to haul gear, pop the top, and head off-road with confidence. It won't pretend to be a luxury cruiser, but its honest, rugged charm and practical versatility make it a great pick for buyers who value character and capability over showroom polish.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Jeep Gladiator

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
66,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
257 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,591 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
1,905 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
264 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
194 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Jeep
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