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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Toyota Corolla?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

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

Toyota Corolla

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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter

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

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Corolla is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,251 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

Corolla

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 549 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 Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is markedly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers markedly more boot space – 520 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 159 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries noticeably more – 600 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 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.

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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/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 105 km
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Toyota Corolla

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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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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 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
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

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