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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Tesla Model S comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 1,020 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 94,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Tesla Model S?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Tesla Model S: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Tesla Model S

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is considerably cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Tesla Model S costs 94,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,449 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model S offers significantly more range – reaching up to 744 km, about 639 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

Model S

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 Tesla Model S offers visibly more power – delivering 1,020 HP compared to 727 HP. That’s roughly 293 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model S is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon takes 3.5 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

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 slightly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,092 kg. The difference is around 292 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model S offers visibly more boot space – 799 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 279 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 158 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model S is clearly superior 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 £94,300
Model S

Tesla Model S

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 670 - 1,020 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 18 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 611 - 744 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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Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S glides like a luxury sedan from the future, delivering instant shove and serene highway composure that make it feel equally at home on a rush-hour commute or a long-distance cruise. Inside, its minimalist cabin and gadget-forward interface turn every drive into a tech demo, making it as much a statement piece as a practical choice — and one that still manages to feel a little bit magical.

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jp Breugem
16 Dec 2025, 09:38:32

Reliable — now with nearly 400,000 km on the Model S, I’ve experienced few to no problems. Still using free Supercharging, it delivers a dependable, luxurious driving experience. Average consumption about 16 kWh/100 km.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Tesla Model S

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
94,300 - 102,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
611 - 744 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,092 - 2,197 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
799 L
Length
-
Length
5,021 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,828 L
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
432 - 442 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
670 - 1,020 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 - 3.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
240 - 322 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
493 - 750 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Tesla
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

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

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