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BMW 5 Series Touring vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or VinFast VF 8?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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VinFast VF 8

  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

VinFast VF 8 is markedly cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,980 £.

As for electric range, the VinFast VF 8 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 471 km, about 373 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

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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 offers significantly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 319 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 VinFast VF 8 takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring is slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the VinFast VF 8 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 620 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

5 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

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, BMW 5 Series Touring is visibly lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 605 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 194 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 327 L more than the VinFast VF 8.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries somewhat more – 620 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is barely 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.

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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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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
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
450 - 515 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
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VinFast
What drive types are available for the BMW 5 Series Touring?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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