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Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs BMW X5 comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 77,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Rocks Electric or BMW X5?

Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs BMW X5: Key differences

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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BMW X5

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly 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

Rocks Electric

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,723 £.

As for electric range, the BMW X5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 30 km more than the Vauxhall Rocks Electric.

X5

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 offers significantly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 617 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X5 delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 710 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW X5 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is substantially lighter – 558 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 1,682 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X5 offers clearly more boot space – 650 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 587 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries considerably more – 705 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 563 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric is decisively ahead 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 £6,800
Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
Vauxhall Rocks Electric
BMW X5

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

The Opel Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.

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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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Vauxhall Rocks Electric
BMW X5

Costs and Consumption

Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
Price
77,600 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
105 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
68 - 289 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
558 kg
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,388 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
142 kg
Payload
565 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
40 Nm
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
BMW
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