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BMW 5 Series Touring vs BYD Atto 3 comparison

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?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs BYD Atto 3: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • visibly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

BYD Atto 3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Atto 3

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 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.

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, 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £52,500
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
BYD Atto 3

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Dimensions and Body

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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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BYD Atto 3

The 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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BMW 5 Series Touring
BYD Atto 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,455 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
335 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
BYD
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