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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 22400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Vauxhall Combo Cargo?

BMW 5 Series Touring

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Combo Cargo has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 22400 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30102 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Touring manages with 2.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.90 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo performs significantly better – achieving up to 354 km, about 256 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

5 Series Touring

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 has a decisively edge – offering 727 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 591 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.20 s. That’s about 7.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls clearly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 700 Nm difference.

5 Series Touring

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: Vauxhall Combo Cargo offers slightly more seating capacity – 6 vs 5.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is evident lighter – 1329 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 521 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo performs significantly better – up to 3900 L, which is about 2200 L more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Combo Cargo evident takes the win – 991 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 371 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 5 Series Touring shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £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
  • Electric Range : 66 - 98 km
BMW 5 Series Touring
Vauxhall Combo Cargo

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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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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

The Opel Combo Cargo is a pragmatic workhorse that pairs sensible practicality with surprisingly car-like manners, making it a smart choice for small businesses and weekend DIYers. With clever storage, easy access and a calm cabin that keeps the focus on the job, it turns daily deliveries and errands into something almost enjoyable.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
Vauxhall Combo Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
22400 - 34700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.40 kWh
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 6
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
1329 - 1813 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4401 - 4751 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1820 - 1825 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
3300 - 3900 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
611 - 991 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.20 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Vauxhall
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.