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BMW i5 Touring vs DS Automobiles DS 4 comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (62,500 £ vs 34,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or DS Automobiles DS 4?

BMW i5 Touring vs DS Automobiles DS 4: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 4

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially 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

i5 Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

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

DS Automobiles DS 4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,508 £.

DS 4

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 i5 Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 471 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 Touring delivers clearly more torque with 820 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 520 Nm more.

i5 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, DS Automobiles DS 4 is substantially lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 697 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers visibly more boot space – 570 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries markedly more – 560 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 Touring is clearly superior 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 £62,500
i5 Touring

BMW i5 Touring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 522 - 602 km
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The BMW i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.

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Volker Fircks
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BMW impresses with quality, design, tactile feel and trunk volume.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
4,400 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
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Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
442 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
203 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drivetrain options does the BMW i5 Touring have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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