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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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Price
52500 - 125500 £
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Price
22400 - 34700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.40 kWh
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Electric Range
66 - 98 km
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Electric Range
354 km
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Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 6
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Doors
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
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Curb weight
1329 - 1813 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5060 - 5096 mm
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Length
4401 - 4751 mm
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Width
1900 - 1970 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Height
1515 - 1516 mm
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Height
1820 - 1825 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
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Max trunk capacity
3300 - 3900 L
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
611 - 991 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
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, 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
102 - 136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.20 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
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Torque
205 - 300 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
75 - 100 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.