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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Lynk & Co 01 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Lynk & Co 01?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Lynk & Co 01: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
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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.

Lynk & Co 01 is markedly cheaper – starting at 36,900 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,976 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 01 uses 0.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Saloon with 2.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 30 km more than the Lynk & Co 01.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 447 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 Lynk & Co 01 takes 7.7 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 535 Nm. That’s about 465 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 1,935 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers somewhat more boot space – 520 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries visibly more – 600 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon holds a decisive overall lead 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
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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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Reviews BMW 5 Series Saloon

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Lynk & Co 01

The Lynk & Co 01 marries bold, contemporary styling with a roomy, well-appointed cabin, striking a rare balance between fashionable flair and everyday practicality. With intuitive tech, flexible ownership ideas and a playful driving character, it’s the kind of crossover that turns heads at the lights and keeps owners grinning on the commute.

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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

How do you mainly use this car? (optional): Family car
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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

How do you mainly use this car? (optional): Family car
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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Lynk & Co 01

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
20 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
535 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
206 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lynk & Co
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

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

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