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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Renault Mégane – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether BMW 5 Series Touring or Renault Mégane fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Mégane has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35100 £, while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £. That’s a price difference of around 17485 £.

As for range, the Renault Mégane performs decisively better – achieving up to 452 km, about 354 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

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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 BMW 5 Series Touring has a significantly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 509 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.40 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls clearly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 700 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Renault Mégane is minimal lighter – 1719 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 131 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers distinct more room – 570 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 181 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs distinct better – up to 1700 L, which is about 368 L more than the Renault Mégane.

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

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 5 Series Touring shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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
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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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Renault Mégane

The Renault Mégane blends Gallic flair with practical everyday charm, showing that sensible transport can still have personality and poise. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want a comfortable, stylish hatchback that feels a little more special than the usual commute companion.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
35100 - 38500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
1719 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4200 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1783 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1505 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1332 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
7.40 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Renault

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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.

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