Compare performance (571 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 52,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or BMW 5 Series Touring?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
BMW 5 Series Touring is considerably cheaper – starting at 52,500 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,229 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 7 Series with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers moderately more range – reaching up to 98 km, about 18 km more than the BMW 7 Series.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers visibly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers slightly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.
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, BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 405 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers barely more boot space – 570 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries barely more – 665 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.
The BMW 5 Series Touring stands well ahead of its rival 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 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.
detailsThe 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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Price
102,800 - 127,500 £
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Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
80 km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Battery Capacity
17.6 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
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co2
74 - 160 g/km
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
65 L
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Length
5,391 mm
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Length
5,060 mm
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Width
1,950 mm
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Height
1,544 mm
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Height
1,515 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
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Payload
605 - 665 kg
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, 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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
300 - 571 HP
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Torque
670 - 800 Nm
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
220 - 420 kW
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
BMW
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