Compare performance (727 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Land Rover Discovery Sport is slightly cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,685 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers significantly more range – reaching up to 98 km, about 40 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
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 269 HP. That’s roughly 458 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 Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is barely lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers markedly more boot space – 780 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries marginally more – 641 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.
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.
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.
detailsDiscovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.
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Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
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Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 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
58 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
95 - 187 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
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
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
1,949 - 2,168 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
780 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
1,894 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
582 - 641 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
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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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
163 - 269 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 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
380 - 540 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
120 - 198 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 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
G, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Land Rover
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