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BMW i5 Touring vs Suzuki Across comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (62,500 £ vs 49,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Suzuki Across?

BMW i5 Touring vs Suzuki Across: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Suzuki Across

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly 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.

Suzuki Across is clearly cheaper – starting at 49,900 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,608 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 Touring offers considerably more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 527 km more than the Suzuki Across.

Across

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 i5 Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 306 HP. That’s roughly 295 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 Suzuki Across takes 6 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

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, Suzuki Across is very slightly lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers a bit more boot space – 570 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries clearly more – 560 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 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
Suzuki Across

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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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Suzuki Across

The Suzuki Across is Suzuki's take on a roomy, efficient plug-in SUV handed down from its Toyota cousin, marrying sensible practicality with a polished, grown-up driving character. It won't thrill those chasing sporty drama, but for buyers who value measured refinement, low running costs and lots of usable space, it's an unexpectedly accomplished and subtly premium package.

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BMW i5 Touring
Suzuki Across

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
Price
49,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
-
Length
4,635 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,690 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,604 L
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Suzuki
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