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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Toyota Corolla - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 28600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Toyota Corolla?

BMW 5 Series Touring

Toyota Corolla

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Corolla has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23965 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Touring manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.40 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

Corolla

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 has a decisively edge – offering 727 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 549 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.50 s. That’s about 3.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

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 curb weight, Toyota Corolla is noticeable lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers clearly perceptible more room – 570 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 209 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs distinct better – up to 1700 L, which is about 648 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring distinct takes the win – 620 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 5 Series Touring proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 5 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £52,500
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
  • Electric Range : 66 - 98 km
BMW 5 Series Touring
Toyota Corolla

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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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Toyota Corolla

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The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
28600 - 34900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1460 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4370 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1052 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
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.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.