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BMW 5 Series Touring vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or DS Automobiles DS 3?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,640 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 302 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

DS 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 considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 571 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 740 Nm more.

5 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 601 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers markedly more boot space – 570 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries markedly more – 620 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 154 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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
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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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The DS 3 is a chic, compact premium hatch that stands out with couture styling and an interior that feels more boutique than bargain-bin. It serves up a poised, city-friendly drive with plenty of French flair — ideal for buyers who want personality as much as practicality and don’t mind turning heads at the lights.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the BMW 5 Series Touring?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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