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BMW i5 vs Vauxhall Combo comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Vauxhall Combo?

BMW i5 vs Vauxhall Combo: Key differences

BMW i5

  • considerably more power
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Vauxhall Combo

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

i5

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Combo is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,894 £.

Combo

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 471 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 delivers significantly more torque with 820 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 520 Nm more.

i5

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Combo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo is clearly lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 690 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Combo offers significantly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 560 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo carries clearly more – 695 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 holds a slight edge 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 £60,800
i5

BMW i5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 540 - 627 km
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Vauxhall Combo

Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
22,900 - 28,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
141 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,644 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 1,050 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
544 - 695 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the BMW i5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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