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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (727 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Land Rover Defender?
BMW 5 Series Touring vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
5 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BMW 5 Series Touring is very slightly cheaper – starting at 53,100 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,715 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers substantially more range – reaching up to 98 km, about 50 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Defender
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers a bit more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers noticeably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.
5 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 450 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more boot space – 786 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 216 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries noticeably more – 819 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 199 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
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.
from £53,100
BMW 5 Series Touring
BMW 5 Series Touring
Land Rover Defender
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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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Land Rover Defender
The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.
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BMW 5 Series Touring
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 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
48 km
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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
135 - 324 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
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 8
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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
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 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
2,008 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
494 - 819 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, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 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
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 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
G, D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Land Rover
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