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CUPRA Ateca vs BMW 5 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or BMW 5 Series Touring?

CUPRA Ateca vs BMW 5 Series Touring: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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BMW 5 Series Touring

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ateca

Costs and Efficiency:

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

CUPRA Ateca is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,874 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

5 Series Touring

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 5 Series Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 427 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

Ateca

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, CUPRA Ateca is noticeably lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 432 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers somewhat more boot space – 570 L compared to 485 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries moderately more – 620 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly superior 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 £53,100
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 65 - 98 km
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4.1 (2 Reviews)
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Stephan B.
18 Feb 2026, 05:44:55

The Cupra Ateca is technically state-of-the-art. The interior tech is top-notch, the materials feel premium and are genuinely useful. But it’s still a car — a practical tool — and despite the excellent build quality and very solid engine performance, it remains affordable for the average buyer.

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BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
153 - 207 g/km
co2
53 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
500 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Ateca?

The CUPRA Ateca is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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