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BMW 5 Series Touring vs CUPRA Formentor – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: BMW 5 Series Touring meets CUPRA Formentor.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

BMW 5 Series Touring

CUPRA Formentor

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

5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Formentor has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35200 £, while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £. That’s a price difference of around 17301 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Formentor manages with 1.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.30 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the CUPRA Formentor performs evident better – achieving up to 126 km, about 28 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

Formentor @ CUPRA / SEAT S.A.

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring has a significantly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 394 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the CUPRA Formentor takes 4.80 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls convincingly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 580 Nm difference.

5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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 curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is evident lighter – 1434 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 416 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers evident more room – 570 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs somewhat better – up to 1700 L, which is about 195 L more than the CUPRA Formentor.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring somewhat takes the win – 620 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 5 Series Touring proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 5 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

BMW 5 Series Touring
CUPRA Formentor

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5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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
  • Electric Range : 66 - 98 km

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 Formentor

With coupe-like lines and a muscular stance the Cupra Formentor blends sporty drama with everyday sense, so it looks like it’s in motion even at a standstill. Inside and out it’s tuned for drivers who want engaging handling and a grown-up cabin — practical enough for daily life, playful enough to make the commute feel like a short track session.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
CUPRA Formentor
5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press
Formentor @ CUPRA / SEAT S.A.

Costs and Consumption

Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
35200 - 55000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
32 - 199 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
1434 - 1742 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4451 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1839 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1511 - 1537 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1415 - 1505 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
458 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
CUPRA
What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Touring have?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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