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BMW i5 Touring vs Vauxhall Vivaro comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (62,500 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Vauxhall Vivaro?

BMW i5 Touring vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Vivaro

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly 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.

Vauxhall Vivaro is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,284 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 Touring is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 23.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Vivaro. That’s a difference of about 8.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 Touring offers considerably more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 252 km more than the Vauxhall Vivaro.

Vivaro

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 180 HP. That’s roughly 421 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Vauxhall Vivaro takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 Touring delivers significantly more torque with 820 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

i5 Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is clearly lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 533 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries substantially more – 1,226 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 666 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 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 £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
BMW i5 Touring
Vauxhall Vivaro

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW i5 Touring

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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Vauxhall Vivaro

The Opel Vivaro is a workhorse with a surprisingly civilised demeanour, blending rugged practicality with enough style and comfort to keep drivers happy on any job. With clever packaging and sensible features that simplify loading, commuting and family duties, it’s the no-nonsense van for buyers who want functionality without the fuss — honest, dependable and just smart enough to make the day easier.

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BMW i5 Touring
Vauxhall Vivaro

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Vauxhall
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