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Toyota Proace Bus vs BMW i5 Touring comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 601 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 62,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Bus or BMW i5 Touring?

Toyota Proace Bus vs BMW i5 Touring: Key differences

Toyota Proace Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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BMW i5 Touring

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Proace Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Proace Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,921 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 Touring is considerably more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 24.2 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Bus. That’s a difference of about 8.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 Touring offers considerably more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 259 km more than the Toyota Proace Bus.

i5 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 i5 Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 421 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 9.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 Touring delivers significantly more torque with 820 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Bus is noticeably lighter – 1,835 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 420 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries substantially more – 1,265 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 705 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 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 £62,500
i5 Touring

BMW i5 Touring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 522 - 602 km
Toyota Proace Bus
BMW i5 Touring

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Dimensions and Body

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Toyota Proace Bus

The Toyota Proace Bus is a pragmatic people‑mover that swallows passengers and luggage with the kind of everyday practicality fleet managers and large families will appreciate. It may not thrill the enthusiast, but its sensible layout, sturdy build and Toyota badge make it a dependable, no-nonsense choice for anyone needing space and reliability rather than flash.

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BMW i5 Touring

The BMW i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.

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Toyota Proace Bus
BMW i5 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 177 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg
Payload
535 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
BMW
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