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BMW X5 vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (77,100 £ vs 24,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

BMW X5 vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

BMW X5

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly lighter

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

X5

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,200 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,842 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X5 uses 3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers considerably more range – reaching up to 289 km, about 184 km more than the BMW X5.

Townstar Compact Van

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 X5 offers clearly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 495 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X5 is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X5 delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 505 Nm more.

X5

Space and Everyday Use:

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, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 841 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers clearly more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 3,030 L more than the BMW X5.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries only slightly more – 775 kg compared to 705 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van has the upper hand 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 £24,200
Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.6 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 263 - 289 km
BMW X5
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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BMW X5
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Price
24,200 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Battery Capacity
25.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
0 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,935 mm
Length
4,488 - 4,910 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,755 - 1,765 mm
Height
1,822 - 1,854 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,720 - 1,870 L
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 4,900 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
537 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Nissan
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