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BMW 5 Series Touring vs VW Tayron comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or VW Tayron?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs VW Tayron: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Tayron

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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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:

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

VW Tayron is markedly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,930 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tayron uses 1.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Tayron offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 123 km, about 25 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

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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 272 HP. That’s roughly 455 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 VW Tayron takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring is a bit faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Tayron tops out at 221 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, VW Tayron is barely lighter – 1,682 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 168 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tayron offers visibly more boot space – 885 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 315 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Tayron offers slightly more capacity – up to 2,090 L, about 390 L more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries very slightly more – 620 kg compared to 566 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is far 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
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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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VW Tayron

The VW Tayron is Volkswagen's roomy, no-nonsense SUV that pairs clean, familiar styling with a practical cabin built for families and everyday use. It rides comfortably, packs sensible tech and creature comforts, and feels like the sensible sweater of SUVs for buyers who prefer steady value over headline-grabbing drama.

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Charley
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Good-looking model. Comfortable but also sporty to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Price
39,600 - 56,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
116 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
33 - 192 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

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
1,682 - 1,948 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,792 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,853 - 1,866 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,666 - 1,668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,915 - 2,090 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
489 - 566 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
204 - 221 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
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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