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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Toyota RAV4 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 309 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 37,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Toyota RAV4?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Toyota RAV4: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Toyota RAV4

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota RAV4 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 37,700 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,837 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota RAV4 uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota RAV4 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 137 km, about 39 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

RAV4

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 309 HP. That’s roughly 418 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Toyota RAV4 takes 5.8 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

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, Toyota RAV4 is slightly lighter – 1,655 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 195 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers very slightly more boot space – 570 L compared to 514 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries only slightly more – 620 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly ahead overall 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.

from £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/100km
  • Electric Range : 65 - 98 km
BMW 5 Series Touring
Toyota RAV4

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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 RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 is a well-rounded compact SUV that pairs everyday practicality with a comfortable, composed ride and generous cargo space, making it a sensible choice for families and active lifestyles. Its strong reputation for reliability, efficient drivetrains, and straightforward technology gives it wide appeal whether you value economy, comfort, or capability.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
Toyota RAV4

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Price
37,700 - 54,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
133 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
30 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,655 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
446 - 514 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
515 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
185 - 309 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
136 - 227 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
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