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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs SEAT Ibiza comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 16,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or SEAT Ibiza?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs SEAT Ibiza: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

SEAT Ibiza

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter

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.

SEAT Ibiza is clearly cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,986 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SEAT Ibiza with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

Ibiza

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 substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 577 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the SEAT Ibiza takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 750 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, SEAT Ibiza is considerably lighter – 1,111 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 689 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers visibly more boot space – 520 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries a bit more – 600 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 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 £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/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 105 km
BMW 5 Series Saloon
SEAT Ibiza

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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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SEAT Ibiza

The SEAT Ibiza is a cheeky, well-priced hatchback that blends sharp styling with a grown-up driving character, making it a smart choice for city commuters who still want a bit of fun. Inside it's practical and neatly finished, with sensible kit and easygoing manners that make everyday life less fussy — a car that doesn't try too hard but gets the job done with a smile.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
SEAT Ibiza

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
16,800 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.7 L/100km
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
114 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,111 - 1,231 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
489 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
80 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 15.3 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
95 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
59 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
SEAT
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