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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison
Compare performance (727 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?
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.
Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,180 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.
MX-5 Roadster
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 595 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 848 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.
Seats: BMW 5 Series Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 772 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers substantially more boot space – 570 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 440 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries significantly more – 620 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 468 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
BMW 5 Series Touring
BMW 5 Series Touring
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
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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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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
The Mazda MX-5 is a featherweight, open-top sports car that turns ordinary roads into a grin-inducing playground thanks to razor-sharp steering and an engaging, tactile gearbox. It won’t swallow the weekly shopping or ski bags, but for anyone after pure driving fun and sun-on-your-face weekends, few cars match its sheer charm and value.
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BMW 5 Series Touring
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
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Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 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
140 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
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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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
1,078 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
130 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
1,735 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
152 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manual
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
132 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 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
152 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
97 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,496 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
E
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mazda
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