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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Nissan X-Trail comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 213 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 34,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Nissan X-Trail?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Nissan X-Trail: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Nissan X-Trail

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Nissan X-Trail is substantially cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,385 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Nissan X-Trail with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

X-Trail

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 substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 213 HP. That’s roughly 514 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 Nissan X-Trail takes 7 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 525 Nm. That’s about 475 Nm more.

5 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan X-Trail offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan X-Trail is slightly lighter – 1,668 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 182 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan X-Trail offers marginally more boot space – 585 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries only slightly more – 620 kg compared to 574 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 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 £52,500
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
BMW 5 Series Touring
Nissan X-Trail

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Nissan X-Trail

The Nissan X-Trail is a roomy, no-nonsense family SUV that mixes sensible practicality with a quietly modern look, making it an easy choice for busy lives and weekend escapes. It drives with calm confidence, delivers a comfortable ride and sensible tech, and won’t demand drama while doing the everyday heavy lifting.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
Nissan X-Trail

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Price
34,200 - 50,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
131 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,668 - 1,961 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
177 - 585 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
432 - 574 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
163 - 213 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
300 - 525 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
120 - 157 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Nissan
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