Compare performance (727 HP vs 659 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or BMW iX?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BMW 5 Series Touring is markedly cheaper – starting at 52,500 £ , while the BMW iX costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,029 £.
As for electric range, the BMW iX offers substantially more range – reaching up to 701 km, about 603 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
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 barely more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 659 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BMW iX takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW iX delivers only slightly more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 1,000 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is visibly lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,525 kg. The difference is around 675 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers slightly more boot space – 570 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries marginally more – 620 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.
The BMW iX stands well ahead of its rival 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 iX arrives like a tech-rich luxury SUV that refuses to shout, offering a serene yet authoritative road presence that suits both city commutes and long-distance cruising. Inside, its minimalist cabin wraps high-quality materials and clever interfaces around a driver-focused layout, making it feel more like a forward-thinking lounge than just another electric appliance — and yes, it still delivers the dynamic driving character you'd expect from a BMW.
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Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
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Price
71,600 - 108,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 20.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
600 - 701 km
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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
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
2,525 - 2,655 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
500 L
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Length
5,060 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,970 mm
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Height
1,515 mm
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Height
-
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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
505 - 575 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
Electric
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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
Reduction 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
408 - 659 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
700 - 1,015 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
300 - 485 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
BMW
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