BMW 5 Series Saloon alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the BMW 5 Series Saloon, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the BMW 5 Series Saloon and are good next research steps.

from £52,500

BMW 5 Series Touring

Price : 52,500 - 126,200 £
Body Type : Estate
Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
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
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 3.6 - 7.5 s
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,026
Torque : 330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4 - 8
Model : 5er-Reihe
Modell : 520d Touring, 540d Touring, 520i Touring, 530e Touring, 550e Touring, M5 Touring
CO2 Efficiency Class : E, F, B, C
Trim Level : M Sportpaket Pro Steptronic, M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic, M Sportpaket Steptronic, M Sportpaket xDrive Steptronic, Steptronic, xDrive Steptronic
Power kW : 145 - 535 kW
co2 : 53 - 157 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Curb weight : 1,850 - 2,550 kg
Trunk capacity : 500 - 570 L
Width : 1,900 - 1,970 mm
Brand : BMW
Payload : 500 - 620 kg

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Quick data check: BMW 5 Series Touring

barely cheaper
marginally more efficient
marginally more electric range
barely quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly lighter
only slightly more trunk space

from £43,700

Mazda CX-60

Price : 43,700 - 57,900 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 200 - 327 HP
Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 5.2 L/100km
Electric Range : 63 km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 5.8 - 8.4 s
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 450 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4 - 6
Model : CX-60
Modell : CX-60 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV, CX-60 3.3 e-Skyactiv D 200, CX-60 3.3 e-Skyactiv D 254
CO2 Efficiency Class : B, D, E
Trim Level : Prime-Line AWD Automatik, Exclusive-Line AWD Automatik, Prime-Line Automatik, Exclusive-Line Automatik, Homura AWD Automatik, Takumi AWD Automatik, Homura Plus AWD Automatik, Takumi Plus AWD Automatik, Homura Automatik, Takumi Automatik
Power kW : 147 - 241 kW
co2 : 85 - 137 g/km
Engine capacity : 2,488 - 3,283 cm3
Curb weight : 1,890 - 2,055 kg
Trunk capacity : 570 L
Width : 1,890 mm
Brand : Mazda
Payload : 581 - 612 kg

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Quick data check: Mazda CX-60

clearly more power
considerably more efficient
visibly more electric range
significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally lighter
a bit cheaper
only slightly more trunk space

from £51,700

BMW X3

Price : 51,700 - 73,000 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Electric Range : 88 km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 4.6 - 7.8 s
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,025
Torque : 330 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4 - 6
Model : X3
Modell : X3 20, X3 20d, X3 M50, X3 40d, X3 30e
CO2 Efficiency Class : F, E, B
Trim Level : xDrive Steptronic, M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic, M Sportpaket xDrive Steptronic
Power kW : 145 - 293 kW
co2 : 64 - 175 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Curb weight : 1,930 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity : 460 - 570 L
Width : 1,920 mm
Brand : BMW
Payload : 570 kg

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BMW X3 as a suitable alternative to BMW 5 Series Saloon

In the realm of luxury German engineering, both the BMW 5 Series and the BMW X3 offer distinct experiences tailored to different driving preferences. The BMW 5 Series, a paragon of executive sedan elegance, boasts a refined drive with cutting-edge technology and superior comfort for long-distance cruising. In contrast, the BMW X3 delivers a versatile and agile performance with its elevated stance, embodying the adventurous spirit of an SUV while maintaining the brand's signature sporty feel.

The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Quick data check: BMW X3

very slightly cheaper
clearly more power
noticeably more efficient
slightly more electric range
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly lighter
marginally more trunk space

from £39,900

XPeng P7+

Price : 39,900 - 45,900 £
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Electric
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 245 - 503 HP
Consumption kWh/100km : 15.2 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range : 455 - 530 km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 4.3 - 6.9 s
Model Year : 2026
Torque : 450 - 670 Nm
Model : P7+
Modell : P7+ Standard Range, P7+ Long Range, P7+ Performance
CO2 Efficiency Class : A
Trim Level : AWD
Power kW : 180 - 370 kW
co2 : 0 g/km
Curb weight : 1,999 - 2,200 kg
Trunk capacity : 573 L
Width : 1,937 mm
Brand : XPeng

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Quick data check: XPeng P7+

markedly more power
markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
slightly lighter
clearly cheaper
substantially more electric range
marginally more trunk space

from £38,200

Audi Q3

Price : 38,200 - 52,900 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 150 - 272 HP
Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 8.6 L/100km
Electric Range : 118 - 119 km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 5.7 - 9.2 s
Model Year : 2,025 - 2,026
Torque : 250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Model : Q3
Modell : Q3 1.5 TFSI, Q3 2.0 TFSI, Q3 1.5 TFSI e-hybrid , Q3 2.0 TDI, Q3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI, Q3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI, Q3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI e-hybrid, Q3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
CO2 Efficiency Class : E, G, B, F
Trim Level : S tronic, quattro S tronic
Power kW : 110 - 200 kW
co2 : 39 - 195 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight : 1,635 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity : 375 - 488 L
Width : 1,859 mm
Brand : Audi
Payload : 505 - 535 kg

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Quick data check: Audi Q3

significantly more power
significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
barely more trunk space
clearly cheaper
markedly more efficient
somewhat more electric range
moderately lighter

from £37,200

Audi A4 Avant

Price : 37,200 - 122,500 £
Body Type : Estate
Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 136 - 470 HP
Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 3.7 - 9.8 s
Model Year : 2,023 - 2,024
Max Speed : 210 - 300 km/h
Torque : 270 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4 - 6
Doors : 5
Model : A4
Modell : A4 Allroad 40 TDI, A4 Allroad 45 TFSI, A4 Avant 30 TDI, A4 Avant 35 TDI, A4 Avant 35 TFSI, A4 Avant 40 TDI, A4 Avant 40 TFSI, A4 Avant 45 TFSI, RS4 Avant
CO2 Efficiency Class : E, F, D, G
Trim Level : quattro S tronic, advanced S tronic, S line S tronic, S tronic, advanced quattro S tronic, S line quattro S tronic, edition 25 years tiptronic, tiptronic
Power kW : 100 - 346 kW
co2 : 126 - 220 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Curb weight : 1,595 - 1,820 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 40 - 58 L
Trunk capacity : 495 L
Length : 4,750 - 4,782 mm
Width : 1,842 - 1,866 mm
Height : 1,428 - 1,493 mm
Brand : Audi
Max trunk capacity : 1,495 L
Payload : 510 - 565 kg

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Quick data check: Audi A4 Avant

clearly more power
considerably more efficient
only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly more trunk space
visibly cheaper
somewhat lighter

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