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BMW 5 Series Touring vs BMW 1 Series comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or BMW 1 Series?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs BMW 1 Series: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

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

BMW 1 Series

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 1 Series is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,742 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 1 Series with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

1 Series

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 Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 427 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BMW 1 Series takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

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

5 Series Touring

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 1 Series is clearly lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 385 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers markedly more boot space – 570 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 500 L more than the BMW 1 Series.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries moderately more – 620 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring 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.

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5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • 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 : 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 65 - 98 km
BMW 5 Series Touring
BMW 1 Series

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BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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BMW 1 Series

The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
BMW 1 Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Price
28,800 - 51,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
112 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
49 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,361 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,135 - 1,200 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
475 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
BMW
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