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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Polestar 5 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 884 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 101,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Polestar 5?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Polestar 5: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter

Polestar 5

  • slightly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 5 Series Touring is considerably cheaper – starting at 52,500 £ , while the Polestar 5 costs 101,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,115 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 670 km, about 572 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

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Engine and Performance:

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 Polestar 5 offers slightly more power – delivering 884 HP compared to 727 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 5 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the BMW 5 Series Touring takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 5 delivers only slightly more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 1,000 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

5 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW 5 Series Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is visibly lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,462 kg. The difference is around 612 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 5 is decisively ahead 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.

from £101,700
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Polestar 5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 748 - 884 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 565 - 670 km
BMW 5 Series Touring
Polestar 5

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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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Polestar 5

The Polestar 5 represents the Swedish automaker's bold vision for the future of electric vehicles, marrying cutting-edge design with sustainable automotive innovation. With its sleek silhouette and minimalist aesthetics, the vehicle stands out in a crowd, delivering a nod to Scandinavian design principles. Beyond its striking appearance, the Polestar 5 is engineered to offer exceptional performance and efficiency, making it a compelling choice for environmentally conscious drivers seeking luxury and innovation.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
Polestar 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
565 - 670 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
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,060 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
2,015 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
-

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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
748 - 884 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
550 - 650 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
Polestar
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