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BMW 5 Series Touring vs smart #3 comparison
Compare performance (727 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or smart #3?
BMW 5 Series Touring vs smart #3: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
5 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
smart #3 is markedly cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,151 £.
As for electric range, the smart #3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 357 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
#3
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 455 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the smart #3 takes 5.8 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 384 Nm. That’s about 616 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, smart #3 is barely lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers noticeably more boot space – 570 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries visibly more – 620 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 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
BMW 5 Series Touring
BMW 5 Series Touring
smart #3
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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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smart #3
The Smart #3 turns the brand's cheeky city-car attitude into a grown-up compact SUV, pairing sleek styling with a surprisingly roomy, well-made interior. It's a brilliant pick for buyers who want electric ease without dullness — practical enough for daily life, but still lively enough to make parking and grocery runs feel a little fun.
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BMW 5 Series Touring
smart #3
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
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Price
42,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
455 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
1,810 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
370 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,844 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
450 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
384 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
200 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
smart
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