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BMW i5 vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

BMW i5 vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports: Key differences

BMW i5

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • somewhat 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.

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,166 £.

Corolla Touring Sports

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 offers substantially 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 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

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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, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is significantly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers somewhat more boot space – 596 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 106 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 carries a bit more – 545 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 is far ahead overall 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
BMW i5
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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BMW i5

The BMW i5 swaps predictable executive-car manners for a confident electric vibe, marrying refined comfort with surprisingly engaging steering. It’s a practical choice that doesn’t feel dull, offering the kind of clean, premium experience that makes commuting feel like a small indulgence.

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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

The 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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BMW i5
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
-
Length
4,650 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
400 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
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