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Genesis G70 vs BMW 5 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (245 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 52,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis G70 or BMW 5 Series Touring?

Genesis G70 vs BMW 5 Series Touring: Key differences

Genesis G70

  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally lighter

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space

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

G70

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.

Genesis G70 is markedly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,988 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

5 Series Touring

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 5 Series Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 482 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 Genesis G70 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring is only slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Genesis G70 tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 560 Nm more.

G70

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, Genesis G70 is marginally lighter – 1,727 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 123 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers considerably more boot space – 570 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries visibly more – 620 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 168 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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 £52,500
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
Genesis G70
BMW 5 Series Touring

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Dimensions and Body

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Genesis G70

The Genesis G70 blends sleek, low-slung styling with a cabin that feels more bespoke than bargain-bin, delivering driver-focused dynamics that make long runs and twisty roads equally entertaining. With premium materials, thoughtful tech and a value proposition that nudges past its German rivals, it’s the kind of compact executive that feels serious but doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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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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Genesis G70
BMW 5 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
co2
170 - 206 g/km
co2
53 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Trunk capacity
330 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Length
4,685 mm
Length
5,060 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
413 - 452 kg
Payload
500 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
Brand
Genesis
Brand
BMW
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