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BMW i5 Touring vs SsangYong Rexton comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (62,500 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or SsangYong Rexton?

BMW i5 Touring vs SsangYong Rexton: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SsangYong Rexton is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,351 £.

Rexton

Engine and Performance:

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 BMW i5 Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 399 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 Touring delivers substantially more torque with 820 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm more.

i5 Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Rexton is barely lighter – 2,145 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers markedly more boot space – 784 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 214 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries visibly more – 770 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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
SsangYong Rexton

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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SsangYong Rexton

The SsangYong Rexton is a no-nonsense full-size SUV that pairs rugged, go-anywhere bones with a surprisingly plush cabin, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want capability without premium-brand prices. It won’t turn heads like a luxury badge, but its generous space, sensible features and honest practicality make it a smart, down-to-earth family hauler — a savvy pick if you value substance over status.

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BMW i5 Touring
SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
214 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Length
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Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
655 - 770 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
441 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
148 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
SsangYong
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