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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Renault Espace comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Renault Espace?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Renault Espace: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Espace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Renault Espace is substantially cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Espace with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Espace

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 clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 527 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Renault Espace takes 8.8 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

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: Renault Espace offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Espace is somewhat lighter – 1,673 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 177 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Espace offers a bit more boot space – 692 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 122 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries marginally more – 620 kg compared to 581 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly superior overall 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 £53,100
5 Series Touring

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/100km
  • Electric Range 65 - 98 km
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Renault Espace

The Renault Espace is the sort of roomy, clever family cruiser that makes long journeys feel effortless, its interior prioritising comfort and practical thinking without drifting into blandness. It won't pretend to be a sports car, but its composed ride, smart packaging and a whisper of French flair make it a sensible and subtly stylish choice for buyers who value space and versatility.

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A very pleasant vehicle to drive, with excellent comfort and plenty of rear legroom.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
37,500 - 41,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
110 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,673 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 692 L
Length
-
Length
4,746 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,054 - 2,224 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
404 - 581 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
147 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the BMW 5 Series Touring?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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