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BMW X5 vs Renault Austral - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (77100 £ vs 29700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Renault Austral?

BMW X5

Renault Austral

5 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X5 @ BMW Group Press

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.

Renault Austral has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29700 £, while the BMW X5 costs 77100 £. That’s a price difference of around 47315 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X5 manages with 3 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.80 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

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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 X5 has a clearly edge – offering 625 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 425 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.40 s. That’s about 4.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X5 performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Austral tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X5 pulls decisively stronger with 750 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Renault Austral is clearly lighter – 1539 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 701 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X5 offers a bit more room – 650 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1870 L, which is about 109 L more than the Renault Austral.

When it comes to payload, BMW X5 distinct takes the win – 705 kg compared to 477 kg. That’s a difference of about 228 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW X5 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW X5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £77,100
X5 @ BMW Group Press

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L
  • Electric Range : 105 km
BMW X5
Renault Austral

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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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Renault Austral

5 (2 Reviews)
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The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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BMW X5
Renault Austral
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Costs and Consumption

Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
29700 - 37800 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
109 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
1539 - 1613 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
527 - 555 L
Length
4935 - 4948 mm
Length
4533 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
1736 - 1761 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
464 - 477 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
158 - 200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
116 - 147 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1332 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Renault
Is the BMW X5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X5 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.