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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
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Price
28,800 - 51,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
112 - 173 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
49 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
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Length
5,060 mm
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Length
4,361 mm
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,800 mm
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Height
1,515 mm
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Height
1,459 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,135 - 1,200 L
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
475 - 510 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
122 - 300 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
90 - 221 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
BMW
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