Compare performance (727 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 102,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or BMW 7 Series?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly cheaper – starting at 52,500 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,229 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 7 Series with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers a bit more range – reaching up to 98 km, about 18 km more than the BMW 7 Series.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers noticeably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.7 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 a bit more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 405 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers marginally more boot space – 570 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries barely more – 665 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.
The BMW 5 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
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Price
102,800 - 127,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 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
80 km
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Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
17.6 kWh
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
74 - 160 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
65 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
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Length
5,060 mm
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Length
5,391 mm
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,950 mm
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Height
1,515 mm
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Height
1,544 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
605 - 665 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 MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
300 - 571 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
670 - 800 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
220 - 420 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
BMW
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