Compare performance (727 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 39,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or smart #5?
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.
smart #5 is markedly cheaper – starting at 39,300 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,200 £.
As for electric range, the smart #5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 492 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
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 somewhat more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 646 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the smart #5 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring is a bit faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the smart #5 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 710 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm more.
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, BMW 5 Series Touring is slightly lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.
Looking at boot space, the smart #5 offers very slightly more boot space – 630 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.
For maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers barely more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 170 L more than the smart #5.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries somewhat more – 620 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.
The smart #5 stands well ahead of its rival 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.
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.
detailsThe Smart #5 continues to build on the brand's legacy of compact and efficient urban vehicles, now infused with a more modern and stylish design. Its sleek appearance is complemented by a spacious interior, offering comfort without compromising its compact nature. This model is ideal for city dwellers seeking a blend of innovation, practicality, and style in their daily drives.
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Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
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Price
39,300 - 52,200 £
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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
18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
465 - 590 km
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Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
74.4 - 94 kWh
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
2,200 - 2,378 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
630 L
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Length
5,060 mm
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Length
4,695 mm
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,920 mm
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Height
1,515 mm
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Height
1,705 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,530 L
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
475 - 502 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, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
340 - 646 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.9 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
373 - 710 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
250 - 475 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
2,025
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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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