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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric comparison

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?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • substantially more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter

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 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.

Rocks Electric

Engine and Performance:

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.

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: 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 8 HP
  • Electric Range : 75 km
BMW 5 Series Touring
Vauxhall Rocks Electric

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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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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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

The 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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BMW 5 Series Touring
Vauxhall Rocks Electric

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
558 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
63 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,388 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
142 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
40 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Vauxhall
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