Compare performance (727 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Kia Picanto?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Kia Picanto is considerably cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,065 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.
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 clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 659 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 Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 11 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 904 Nm more.
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, Kia Picanto is substantially lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 726 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers considerably more boot space – 570 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 315 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries substantially more – 620 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 288 kg.
The BMW 5 Series Touring is far ahead 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.
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.
detailsKia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.
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Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
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Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
4 - 5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
255 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,595 mm
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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
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Payload
253 - 332 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
68 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
96 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
50 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Kia
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