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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 72,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Toyota Land Cruiser?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • noticeably cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Toyota Land Cruiser

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  • markedly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is noticeably cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,563 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 8.5 L/100km.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 522 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 8.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 500 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.

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is noticeably lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 615 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers markedly more boot space – 742 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 222 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries slightly more – 750 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon 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 £51,400
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 Land Cruiser

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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 Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
278 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
685 - 750 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
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