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BMW 5 Series Touring vs CUPRA Ateca comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 37,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or CUPRA Ateca?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs CUPRA Ateca: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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CUPRA Ateca

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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

CUPRA Ateca is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,874 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

Ateca

Engine and Performance:

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 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 visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 600 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, CUPRA Ateca is visibly lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 432 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers a bit more boot space – 570 L compared to 485 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries somewhat more – 620 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring 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.

from £53,100
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
CUPRA Ateca

Costs and Consumption

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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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CUPRA Ateca

The CUPRA Ateca mixes SUV practicality with a seriously sporty attitude, wrapped in aggressive styling and a cockpit that looks like it belongs on a racetrack. It's the kind of car that handles daily life with composure while slipping a grin across your face every time you push it—perfect for drivers who want a practical companion that never apologizes for having fun.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
CUPRA Ateca

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
153 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
485 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
CUPRA
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