Compare performance (727 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 6,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Vauxhall Rocks Electric?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,694 £.
As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers visibly more range – reaching up to 98 km, about 23 km more than the Vauxhall Rocks Electric.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 719 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 960 Nm more.
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: BMW 5 Series Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is clearly lighter – 558 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 1,292 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers considerably more boot space – 570 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 507 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries substantially more – 620 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 478 kg.
The Vauxhall Rocks Electric 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.
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 Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
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Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
75 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 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
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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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
558 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
63 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
1,388 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
142 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
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
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
8 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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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
40 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
6 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Vauxhall
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