Compare performance (727 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,551 £.
Both cars consume an average of 2.3 L/100km – no difference here.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers clearly more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 347 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
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 considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 531 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 640 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is visibly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 412 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers only slightly more boot space – 597 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries a bit more – 620 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.
The BMW 5 Series Touring stands 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.
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.
detailsThe Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
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Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
82 - 445 km
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Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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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
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
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Length
5,060 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Height
1,515 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Vauxhall
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