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.

Alternative models

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

from £41,100

BMW 3 Series Touring

Price 41,100 - 93,300 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 150 - 530 HP
Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Electric Range 91 - 97 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.6 - 8.8 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Model 3er-Reihe
Model 318d Touring, 320d Touring, M340d Touring, 318i Touring, 320i Touring, M3 Competition Touring, 330i Touring, 330d Touring, M340i Touring, 330e Touring
CO2 Efficiency Class D, E, F, G, B
Trim Level M Sportpaket Pro Steptronic, M Sportpaket Steptronic, Steptronic, xDrive Steptronic, xDrive Steptronic Sport, M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic, M Sportpaket xDrive Steptronic, M xDrive Steptronic, M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic Sport
Power kW 110 - 390 kW
co2 57 - 233 g/km
Engine capacity 1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Curb weight 1,650 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity 410 - 500 L
Width 1,827 - 1,903 mm
Brand BMW
Payload 430 - 520 kg
Variant Touring, M Performance Touring, M3 Touring

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clearly cheaper
very slightly lighter

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from £46,200

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

Price 46,200 - 68,800 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 184 - 392 HP
Consumption L/100km 5 - 7.8 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.6 - 7.9 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 300 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Model 4er-Reihe
Model 420d Gran Coupé, 430d Gran Coupé, 420i Gran Coupé, 430i Gran Coupé, M440i Gran Coupé
CO2 Efficiency Class E, D, F, G
Trim Level xDrive Steptronic, M Sportpaket Pro Steptronic, M Sportpaket xDrive Steptronic, Steptronic, M Sportpaket Steptronic, M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic, xDrive Steptronic Sport, M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic Sport
Power kW 135 - 288 kW
co2 131 - 179 g/km
Engine capacity 1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Curb weight 1,695 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity 470 L
Width 1,852 mm
Brand BMW
Payload 480 kg
Variant Gran Coupé, M Performance Gran Coupé

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moderately cheaper
only slightly lighter

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£324,748

Ferrari Purosangue

Price 324,700 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 725 HP
Consumption L/100km 17.1 L/100km
Seats 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.3 s
Model Year 2023
Max Speed 312 km/h
Torque 692 Nm
Number of Cylinders 12
Doors 5
Model Purosangue
Model Purosangue
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level (F1 Schaltung)
Power kW 533 kW
co2 389 g/km
Engine capacity 6,496 cm3
Curb weight 2,033 kg
Fuel tank capacity 100 L
Trunk capacity 473 L
Length 4,973 mm
Width 2,028 mm
Height 1,589 mm
Brand Ferrari

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only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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from £27,700

Audi A3 Limousine

Price 27,700 - 94,300 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 116 - 400 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.8 - 10.1 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 5
Model A3
Model A3 Limousine 1.5 TFSI, A3 Limousine 2.0 TDI, A3 Limousine 2.0 TFSI, S3 Limousine, RS3 Limousine
CO2 Efficiency Class D, C, E, G
Trim Level S tronic, advanced, advanced S tronic, S line, S line S tronic, advanced quattro S tronic, S line quattro S tronic, competition limited S tronic
Power kW 85 - 294 kW
co2 115 - 208 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Curb weight 1,345 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity 321 - 425 L
Width 1,816 - 1,851 mm
Brand Audi
Payload 415 - 520 kg
Variant Limousine, Limousine competition limited

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considerably cheaper
visibly lighter

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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
Model 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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visibly cheaper
somewhat lighter

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from £40,200

Audi A5 Sportback

Price 40,200 - 91,000 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 150 - 639 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Electric Range 84 - 120 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.7 - 9.8 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 280 - 825 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Model A5
Model A5 Limousine 2.0 TFSI e-hybrid, A5 Limousine 2.0 TFSI, A5 Limousine 2.0 TDI MHEV plus, S5 Limousine 3.0 V6 TFSI MHEV plus, RS5 Limousine, A5 Limousine 2.0 TFSI MHEV plus
CO2 Efficiency Class B, E, F, D
Trim Level quattro S tronic, edition one quattro S tronic, S tronic, edition one S tronic, tiptronic
Power kW 110 - 470 kW
co2 39 - 172 g/km
Engine capacity 1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Curb weight 1,770 - 2,430 kg
Trunk capacity 331 - 445 L
Width 1,860 - 1,952 mm
Brand Audi
Payload 475 - 530 kg
Variant Limousine

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Audi A5 Sportback as a suitable alternative to BMW 5 Series Saloon

In the latest showdown between the Audi A5 Sportback and the BMW 5 Series Sedan, both vehicles embody the pinnacle of German engineering with a distinct flair for luxury and performance. The A5 Sportback impresses with its sleek coupe-like design and a versatile hatchback functionality, while the 5 Series Sedan offers an unmatched driving experience with its superior comfort and cutting-edge technology. Ultimately, the choice between these two titans boils down to personal preference: the sporty dynamism of the A5 or the refined elegance of the 5 Series.

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

Quick data check: Audi A5 Sportback

markedly cheaper
clearly more efficient
slightly more electric range
barely lighter

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Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the BMW 5 Series Saloon head-to-head against similar models.

BMW 3 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Saloon

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

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