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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
  • a bit 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:

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

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is clearly cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,608 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Saloon with 2.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers moderately more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 26 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

Leon SP Sportstourer

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 considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 455 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 Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 640 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is noticeably lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 416 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers a bit more boot space – 620 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries only slightly more – 600 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is far ahead 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 £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
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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
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
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
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
SEAT
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

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

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