Compare performance (601 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (62,500 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,880 £.
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 clearly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 423 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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is substantially lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 770 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers only slightly more boot space – 596 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries markedly more – 560 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.
The BMW i5 Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
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Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 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
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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
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
570 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,900 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
535 - 560 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Full 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
CVT
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
340 - 601 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
430 - 820 Nm
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Torque
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
250 - 442 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 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
C
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Toyota
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