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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Vauxhall Corsa - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (50800 £ vs 19600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Vauxhall Corsa?

BMW 5 Series Saloon

Vauxhall Corsa

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Corsa has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31208 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Saloon manages with 2.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.60 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa performs convincingly better – achieving up to 424 km, about 319 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

Corsa

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon has a significantly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 571 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.90 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Saloon performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Vauxhall Corsa tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Saloon pulls clearly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 740 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is significantly lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1800 kg. The difference is around 625 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers convincingly more room – 520 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 211 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Saloon noticeable takes the win – 600 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 5 Series Saloon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £50,800
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
  • Electric Range : 68 - 105 km
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Vauxhall Corsa

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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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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption

Price
50800 - 123800 £
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
Electric Range
68 - 105 km
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1800 - 2510 kg
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4061 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1510 - 1515 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1042 L
Payload
430 - 600 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Saloon have?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.