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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Renault Mégane?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Renault Mégane

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Mégane is considerably cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,085 £.

As for electric range, the Renault Mégane offers significantly more range – reaching up to 452 km, about 354 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

Mégane

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 considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 509 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 700 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Mégane is very slightly lighter – 1,719 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 131 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers noticeably more boot space – 570 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 181 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries markedly more – 620 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 174 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring 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.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
-
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
446 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
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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