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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
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Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
218 - 343 km
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Electric Range
522 - 602 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 177 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5 - 9
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
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Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
570 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,920 mm
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Width
1,900 mm
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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
825 - 1,265 kg
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Payload
535 - 560 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 180 HP
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Power HP
340 - 601 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Torque
430 - 820 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Power kW
250 - 442 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
BMW
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