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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes SL Class - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 112700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes SL Class?

BMW 5 Series Touring

Mercedes SL Class

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 5 Series Touring has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 52500 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60162 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Touring manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L. The difference is about 6.70 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs significantly better – achieving up to 98 km, about 86 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

SL 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 Mercedes SL Class has a somewhat 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 SL Class is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the BMW 5 Series Touring takes 3.60 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes SL Class performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 317 km/h, while the BMW 5 Series Touring tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes SL Class pulls noticeable stronger with 1420 Nm compared to 1000 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm difference.

5 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW 5 Series Touring offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is slight lighter – 1810 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers significantly more room – 570 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 330 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring distinct takes the win – 620 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring sits well ahead of its rival 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.

BMW 5 Series Touring
Mercedes SL Class

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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
  • 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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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
52500 - 126200 £
Price
112700 - 219300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
1810 - 2195 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
5060 mm
Length
4697 - 4705 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1915 mm
Height
1515 mm
Height
1354 - 1359 mm
Max trunk capacity
1700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
145 - 375 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
381 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
260 - 317 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
480 - 1420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1991 - 3982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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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 shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.