Compare performance (601 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (62,500 £ vs 102,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Mercedes AMG GT?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BMW i5 Touring is clearly cheaper – starting at 62,500 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,019 £.
As for electric range, the BMW i5 Touring offers clearly more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 591 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.
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 Mercedes AMG GT offers markedly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s roughly 215 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the BMW i5 Touring takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 820 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: BMW i5 Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes AMG GT is visibly lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 465 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 321 L. That’s a difference of about 249 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries significantly more – 560 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 345 kg.
The BMW i5 Touring is decisively 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.
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.
detailsThe Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.
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Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
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Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
522 - 602 km
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Electric Range
11 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
235 - 319 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
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Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
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Trunk capacity
570 L
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Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
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Width
1,929 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
535 - 560 kg
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Payload
170 - 215 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
340 - 601 HP
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Power HP
435 - 816 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
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Torque
430 - 820 Nm
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
250 - 442 kW
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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