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BMW 7 Series vs BMW 5 Series Touring comparison

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?

BMW 7 Series vs BMW 5 Series Touring: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • barely more trunk space

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

7 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

5 Series Touring

Engine and Performance:

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.

7 Series

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, 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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 7 Series
BMW 5 Series Touring

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 7 Series

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.

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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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BMW 7 Series
BMW 5 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,800 - 127,500 £
Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Battery Capacity
17.6 kWh
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
53 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Length
5,391 mm
Length
5,060 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
1,544 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
500 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General

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