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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Ford Transit Bus?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Ford Transit Bus

  • very slightly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Transit Bus is very slightly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,642 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 7.1 L/100km.

Transit Bus

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 significantly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 577 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 610 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.

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is markedly lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 488 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers substantially more boot space – 570 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 570 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries clearly more – 1,162 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 542 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
-
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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