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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Maserati MC20 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 210,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Maserati MC20 Coupe?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Maserati MC20 Coupe: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Maserati MC20 Coupe

  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Coupe costs 210,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 158,568 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Coupe with 11.5 L/100km. The difference is about 9.4 L/100km.

MC20 Coupe

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 somewhat more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 630 HP. That’s roughly 97 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 730 Nm. That’s about 270 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.

Seats: BMW 5 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati MC20 Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,469 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 331 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers significantly more boot space – 520 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 420 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries substantially more – 600 kg compared to 321 kg. That’s a difference of about 279 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is decisively ahead 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
Maserati MC20 Coupe

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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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Maserati MC20 Coupe

The Maserati MC20 is a siren-song of Italian drama — sleek, sculpted and built to provoke a grin every time you slide behind the wheel. It pairs exotic looks and an intoxicating soundtrack with razor-sharp handling, though its focused nature makes it more of a weekend indulgence than a grocery-run companion.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Maserati MC20 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
210,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.5 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
261 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,469 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
-
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
-
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
321 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
325 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Maserati
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