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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs SERES 5 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or SERES 5?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs SERES 5: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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SERES 5

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  • significantly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is marginally cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the SERES 5 costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,877 £.

As for electric range, the SERES 5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 430 km, about 325 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

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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 a bit more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the SERES 5 takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers barely more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 940 Nm. That’s about 60 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, BMW 5 Series Saloon is markedly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers markedly more boot space – 520 L compared to 367 L. That’s a difference of about 153 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries markedly more – 600 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SERES 5 holds a slight edge 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.

£55,705
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SERES 5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 430 km
BMW 5 Series Saloon
SERES 5

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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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SERES 5

The Seres 5 carves a convincing niche in the crowded compact crossover market with bold styling and a surprisingly upscale cabin that feels larger than its footprint suggests. It’s an easy, fuss-free choice for shoppers after modern EV practicality and sensible running costs, delivered with a friendly personality that won’t try to outshine more expensive rivals.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
SERES 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
430 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
367 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
430 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
SERES
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