Compare performance (727 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Toyota Prius?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota Prius is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,722 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 98 km, about 12 km more than the Toyota Prius.
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 223 HP. That’s roughly 504 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 Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Prius is slightly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers considerably more boot space – 570 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 286 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries markedly more – 620 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.
The Toyota Prius is decisively ahead 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 Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
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Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
72 - 86 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
12 - 17 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
40 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
284 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,599 mm
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,782 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,470 mm
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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
365 - 375 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
Plugin Hybrid
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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
CVT
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
223 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
177 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
164 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Toyota
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