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BMW 5 Series Touring vs SEAT Ibiza comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 16,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or SEAT Ibiza?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs SEAT Ibiza: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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SEAT Ibiza

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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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.

SEAT Ibiza is substantially cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the SEAT Ibiza with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Ibiza

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 577 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 SEAT Ibiza takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 750 Nm more.

5 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Ibiza is clearly lighter – 1,111 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 739 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries slightly more – 620 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is far ahead 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
BMW 5 Series Touring
SEAT Ibiza

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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SEAT Ibiza

The SEAT Ibiza is a cheeky, well-priced hatchback that blends sharp styling with a grown-up driving character, making it a smart choice for city commuters who still want a bit of fun. Inside it's practical and neatly finished, with sensible kit and easygoing manners that make everyday life less fussy — a car that doesn't try too hard but gets the job done with a smile.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
SEAT Ibiza

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
16,800 - 28,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
114 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,111 - 1,231 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
489 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
80 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 15.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
95 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
59 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
SEAT
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