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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes AMG GT – Which one offers the better deal?

Two cars, one duel: BMW 5 Series Touring meets Mercedes AMG GT.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 5 Series Touring has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 52500 £, while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102500 £. That’s a price difference of around 49962 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Touring manages with 2.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.30 L. The difference is about 8 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs significantly better – achieving up to 98 km, about 87 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.

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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 Mercedes AMG GT has a to a small extent edge – offering 816 HP compared to 727 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 2.80 s, while the BMW 5 Series Touring takes 3.60 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes AMG GT performs distinct better – reaching 320 km/h, while the BMW 5 Series Touring tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes AMG GT pulls evident stronger with 1420 Nm compared to 1000 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm difference.

5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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: BMW 5 Series Touring offers convincingly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Mercedes AMG GT is hardly perceptible lighter – 1790 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers significantly more room – 570 L compared to 321 L. That’s a difference of about 249 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring clearly takes the win – 620 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 405 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 5 Series Touring proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 5 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £52,500
5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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
  • Electric Range : 66 - 98 km

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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Mercedes AMG GT

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is a striking blend of luxury and performance, capturing the essence of high-performance motoring. With its sleek, aerodynamic design and a roaring engine, it delivers an exhilarating driving experience. Inside, the cabin combines elegance with technology, offering comfort wrapped in premium materials for an immersive journey.

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Mercedes AMG GT
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Costs and Consumption

Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
102500 - 194400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
235 - 319 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
1790 - 2195 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4728 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1929 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1354 - 1359 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
170 - 215 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
280 - 320 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
500 - 1420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1991 - 3982 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Touring have?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.