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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Vauxhall Astra?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • barely more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly 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.

Vauxhall Astra is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,151 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers considerably more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 349 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 531 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 640 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is visibly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 362 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers moderately more boot space – 520 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries somewhat more – 600 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 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
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Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

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

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