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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Toyota Proace Bus?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Toyota Proace Bus: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Toyota Proace Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially 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:

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 Proace Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,864 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Bus offers substantially more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 238 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

Proace Bus

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 180 HP. That’s roughly 547 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 Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 9.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is only slightly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 1,835 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries substantially more – 1,265 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 665 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is decisively ahead 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 Proace Bus

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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 Proace Bus

The Toyota Proace Bus is a pragmatic people‑mover that swallows passengers and luggage with the kind of everyday practicality fleet managers and large families will appreciate. It may not thrill the enthusiast, but its sensible layout, sturdy build and Toyota badge make it a dependable, no-nonsense choice for anyone needing space and reliability rather than flash.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Toyota Proace Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
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