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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes S-Class?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Mercedes S-Class

  • very slightly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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.

BMW 5 Series Touring is significantly cheaper – starting at 53,100 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,877 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes S-Class offers moderately more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 20 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

S-Class

Engine and Performance:

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 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 slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers somewhat more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 150 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is slightly lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 315 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers marginally more boot space – 570 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries marginally more – 660 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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
5 Series Touring

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/100km
  • Electric Range 65 - 98 km
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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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The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the BMW 5 Series Touring?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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