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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or VinFast VF 8?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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VinFast VF 8

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VinFast VF 8 is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,866 £.

As for electric range, the VinFast VF 8 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 471 km, about 366 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

VF 8

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 clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 319 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the VinFast VF 8 takes 5.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers noticeably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 620 Nm. That’s about 380 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 655 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers markedly more boot space – 520 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 144 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries a bit more – 600 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly ahead 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
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
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
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
5
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
-
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
450 - 515 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
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VinFast
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

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

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