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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 27,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Vauxhall Combo Cargo?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Combo Cargo is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,296 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo offers significantly more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 249 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

Combo Cargo

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 significantly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 591 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 Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers substantially 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: BMW 5 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is clearly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 429 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries visibly more – 781 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 181 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 Combo Cargo

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
-
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
645 - 781 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
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 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, 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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