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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Kia Sportage - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 239 HP), boot space and price (50800 £ vs 30200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Kia Sportage?

BMW 5 Series Saloon

Kia Sportage

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

5 Series Saloon @ BMW Group Press

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.

Kia Sportage has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50800 £. That’s a price difference of around 20666 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Saloon manages with 2.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 2.90 L per 100 km.

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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 has a clearly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 488 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Saloon performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Saloon pulls decisively stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 680 Nm difference.

5 Series Saloon @ BMW Group Press

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.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Kia Sportage is a bit lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1800 kg. The difference is around 248 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers a bit more room – 587 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Saloon slight takes the win – 600 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 5 Series Saloon shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £50,800
5 Series Saloon @ BMW Group Press

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
  • Electric Range : 68 - 105 km
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Kia Sportage

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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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Kia Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
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5 Series Saloon @ BMW Group Press
Sportage @ Kia Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
50800 - 123800 £
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
68 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
132 - 180 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
1800 - 2510 kg
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4540 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
1510 - 1515 mm
Height
1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Payload
430 - 600 kg
Payload
543 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full 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 - 239 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Saloon have?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.