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BMW 5 Series Touring vs CUPRA Tavascan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 45700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or CUPRA Tavascan?

BMW 5 Series Touring

CUPRA Tavascan

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

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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.

CUPRA Tavascan has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 45700 £, while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £. That’s a price difference of around 6822 £.

As for range, the CUPRA Tavascan performs clearly better – achieving up to 553 km, about 455 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

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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 has a clearly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 387 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the CUPRA Tavascan takes 5.50 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the CUPRA Tavascan tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls evident stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 321 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.

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In curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is slightly lighter – 1850 kg compared to 2178 kg. The difference is around 328 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers hardly perceptible more room – 570 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

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

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the CUPRA Tavascan shows itself to be has a very small edge and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £45,700
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CUPRA Tavascan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 17.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 513 - 553 km
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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 Tavascan

The CUPRA Tavascan is a striking electric crossover that blends aggressive, sporty design with surprising everyday practicality, pairing a coupe-like silhouette with SUV versatility. It feels lively and engaging on the road while offering premium touches inside, making it a compelling choice for buyers who want attitude without sacrificing comfort.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
45700 - 49600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.1 kWh
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
513 - 553 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
2178 - 2273 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
540 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4644 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1861 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1597 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
507 - 522 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
CUPRA

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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.

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