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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Tesla Model Y – Which car suits you better?

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

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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.

Tesla Model Y has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £, while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £. That’s a price difference of around 18265 £.

As for range, the Tesla Model Y performs decisively better – achieving up to 622 km, about 524 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 slightly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 627 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the BMW 5 Series Touring takes 3.60 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls convincingly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 493 Nm. That’s about 507 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, BMW 5 Series Touring is slight lighter – 1850 kg compared to 1976 kg. The difference is around 126 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers distinct more room – 822 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 252 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Tesla Model Y performs noticeable better – up to 2138 L, which is about 438 L more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring distinct takes the win – 620 kg compared to 472 kg. That’s a difference of about 148 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Tesla Model Y shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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.

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Tesla Model Y

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 627 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.1 - 16.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 534 - 622 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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The Tesla Model Y blends SUV practicality with sports-car poke, wrapping a roomy, minimalist cabin and handy hatch into a slick, aerodynamic package that feels more Silicon Valley gadget than garage ornament. It’s an ideal pick for buyers who want effortless electric driving, regular software improvements and access to Tesla’s convenient charging network, though style-conscious shoppers should know it’s more about tech and efficiency than classic luxury.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
34300 - 53100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 - 16.2 kWh
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
534 - 622 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
64.5 - 85 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
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
1976 - 2108 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
822 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4790 - 4797 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1921 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1611 - 1624 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
2022 - 2138 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
440 - 472 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
299 - 627 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
201 - 250 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
420 - 493 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
220 - 461 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
Tesla

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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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