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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Fiat 500?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Fiat 500: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Fiat 500

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably 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:

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

Fiat 500 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,008 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 233 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

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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 offers substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 609 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 780 Nm more.

5 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW 5 Series Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is considerably lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 720 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers considerably more boot space – 570 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 385 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries considerably more – 620 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is decisively 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 £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
Fiat 500

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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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
Fiat 500

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Fiat
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