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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

Land Rover Discovery Sport is a bit cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers substantially more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 47 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Discovery Sport

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 clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 458 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 460 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 only slightly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 149 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers clearly more boot space – 780 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 260 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries barely more – 641 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is far ahead 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
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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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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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
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
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Land Rover
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