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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Kia Sportage?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Sportage

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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • a bit 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:

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.

Kia Sportage is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,694 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers visibly more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 39 km more than the Kia Sportage.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers significantly 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 clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 620 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

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 terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is moderately lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 248 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries very slightly more – 600 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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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
Kia Sportage

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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Kia Sportage

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
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
67 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 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
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
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