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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Ford Tourneo Courier comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Ford Tourneo Courier?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Ford Tourneo Courier: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
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Ford Tourneo Courier

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially 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.

Ford Tourneo Courier is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,328 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Tourneo Courier with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Tourneo Courier offers substantially more range – reaching up to 320 km, about 222 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

Tourneo Courier

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 136 HP. That’s roughly 591 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 710 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, Ford Tourneo Courier is clearly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 333 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 570 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries clearly more – 620 kg compared to 483 kg. That’s a difference of about 137 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly superior overall 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
21,800 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
320 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,545 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,813 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
480 - 483 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, 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
125 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
92 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
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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