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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Vauxhall Combo comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Vauxhall Combo?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Vauxhall Combo: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
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Vauxhall Combo

  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • substantially 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Combo is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,551 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Combo

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 130 HP. That’s roughly 597 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 700 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: Vauxhall Combo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo is moderately lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Combo offers substantially more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 530 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo carries somewhat more – 695 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly superior 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
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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
22,900 - 28,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
141 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,644 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
544 - 695 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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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