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BMW 5 Series Touring vs smart #5 comparison

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?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs smart #5: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • somewhat more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter

smart #5

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

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.

#5

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 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.

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, 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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smart #5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 465 - 590 km
BMW 5 Series Touring
smart #5

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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smart #5

The 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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BMW 5 Series Touring
smart #5

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Price
39,300 - 52,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
465 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
74.4 - 94 kWh
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
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,378 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
630 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,695 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,530 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
475 - 502 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
340 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
373 - 710 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
250 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
smart
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