Compare performance (727 HP vs 449 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or BYD Atto 3?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
BYD Atto 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,122 £.
As for electric range, the BYD Atto 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 412 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 visibly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 449 HP. That’s roughly 278 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BYD Atto 3 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the BYD Atto 3 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 440 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, BYD Atto 3 is very slightly lighter – 1,825 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.
For maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 362 L more than the BYD Atto 3.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries clearly more – 620 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 285 kg.
The BMW 5 Series Touring is barely ahead 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 BYD Atto 3 mixes quirky crossover styling with a cleverly packaged interior that feels more premium than its price suggests. Easy to drive, surprisingly practical and loaded with user-friendly tech, it's a strong choice for buyers who want an EV that's fun without being fussy.
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Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
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Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
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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
16 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
420 - 510 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
5
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
1,825 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
440 L
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Length
5,060 mm
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Length
4,455 mm
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,875 mm
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Height
1,515 mm
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Height
1,615 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
335 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
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
204 - 449 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
160 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
310 - 560 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
150 - 330 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
2,023 - 2,026
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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
BYD
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