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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Porsche Panamera - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 99800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Porsche Panamera?

BMW 5 Series Touring

Porsche Panamera

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 5 Series Touring has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 52500 £, while the Porsche Panamera costs 99800 £. That’s a price difference of around 47229 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Touring manages with 2.30 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Porsche Panamera with 3 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs minimal better – achieving up to 98 km, about 1 km more than the Porsche Panamera.

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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 Porsche Panamera has a slight edge – offering 782 HP compared to 727 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the BMW 5 Series Touring takes 3.60 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Panamera performs distinct better – reaching 325 km/h, while the BMW 5 Series Touring tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: pulls stronger with compared to . That’s about difference.

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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 to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is slight lighter – 1850 kg compared to 1960 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers slightly more room – 570 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs to a small extent better – up to 1700 L, which is about 315 L more than the Porsche Panamera.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring somewhat takes the win – 620 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 5 Series Touring proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 5 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £52,500
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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
Porsche Panamera

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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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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
99800 - 212100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
1960 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
5052 - 5204 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1937 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1415 - 1428 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1255 - 1385 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
500 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.