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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly 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.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,687 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers substantially more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 185 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

Citan Transporter

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 clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 596 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 Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 8.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 730 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, Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 419 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries markedly more – 787 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 187 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 £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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

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

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