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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Porsche 911 Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (50800 £ vs 116800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Porsche 911 Coupe?

BMW 5 Series Saloon

Porsche 911 Coupe

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

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 5 Series Saloon has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50800 £ , while the Porsche 911 Coupe costs 116800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Saloon manages with 2.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Porsche 911 Coupe with 10.10 L. The difference is about 8 L per 100 km.

911 Coupe

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 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 727 HP compared to 711 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Coupe is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 2.50 s, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon takes 3.50 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche 911 Coupe performs noticeable better – reaching 322 km/h, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 72 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Saloon pulls a bit stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 200 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.

Seats: BMW 5 Series Saloon offers decisively more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Porsche 911 Coupe is slightly lighter – 1525 kg compared to 1800 kg. The difference is around 275 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers clearly perceptible more room – 520 L compared to 373 L. That’s a difference of about 147 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Saloon convincingly takes the win – 600 kg compared to 310 kg. That’s a difference of about 290 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.

BMW 5 Series Saloon
Porsche 911 Coupe

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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 : 67 - 105 km

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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Porsche 911 Coupe

The Porsche 911 Coupe remains the iconic sports car you buy when you want a thrilling weekend weapon that still behaves like a civilized companion during the weekdays. Its classic silhouette and razor‑sharp handling deliver a grin-inducing drive every time, while the polished interior and intuitive controls remind you this is a car built for drivers, not just headlines.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Porsche 911 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
50800 - 124500 £
Price
116800 - 301000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
10.1 - 13.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
229 - 312 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
63 - 64 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
1800 - 2515 kg
Curb weight
1525 - 1815 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
264 - 373 L
Length
5060 mm
Length
4542 - 4572 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1852 - 1900 mm
Height
1515 mm
Height
1279 - 1322 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
228 - 310 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
294 - 322 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
2981 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2026
Model Year
2022 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
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.