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Tesla Model Y vs BMW 5 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (460 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 52,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Tesla Model Y or BMW 5 Series Touring?

Tesla Model Y vs BMW 5 Series Touring: Key differences

Tesla Model Y

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • noticeably more power
  • very slightly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Model Y

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.

Tesla Model Y is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,265 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model Y offers substantially more range – reaching up to 657 km, about 559 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

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 noticeably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 460 HP. That’s roughly 267 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the BMW 5 Series Touring takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring is a bit faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Tesla Model Y tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 49 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers markedly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

Model Y

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Tesla Model Y offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is very slightly lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 103 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers noticeably more boot space – 822 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 252 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Tesla Model Y offers markedly more capacity – up to 2,138 L, about 438 L more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries markedly more – 620 kg compared to 472 kg. That’s a difference of about 148 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model Y stands well ahead of its rival 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 £34,300
Model Y

Tesla Model Y

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 657 km
Tesla Model Y
BMW 5 Series Touring

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Dimensions and Body

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Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y blends SUV practicality with sports-car poke, wrapping a roomy, minimalist cabin and handy hatch into a slick, aerodynamic package that feels more Silicon Valley gadget than garage ornament. It’s an ideal pick for buyers who want effortless electric driving, regular software improvements and access to Tesla’s convenient charging network, though style-conscious shoppers should know it’s more about tech and efficiency than classic luxury.

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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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Tesla Model Y
BMW 5 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,300 - 53,100 £
Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
534 - 657 km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Battery Capacity
64.5 - 83 kWh
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
53 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,108 kg
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Trunk capacity
822 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Length
4,790 - 4,797 mm
Length
5,060 mm
Width
1,920 - 1,921 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
1,621 - 1,624 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,118 - 2,138 L
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
435 - 472 kg
Payload
500 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 - 460 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
201 km/h
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
220 - 338 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
Brand
Tesla
Brand
BMW
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