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 £35,800

Audi A4 Limousine

Price 35,800 - 46,600 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 136 - 265 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.5 - 9.5 s
Model Year 2023
Max Speed 210 - 250 km/h
Torque 270 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 4
Model A4
Modell A4 30 TDI, A4 35 TDI, A4 35 TFSI, A4 40 TDI, A4 40 TFSI, A4 45 TFSI
CO2 Efficiency Class D, E, F
Trim Level advanced S tronic, S line S tronic, S tronic, advanced quattro S tronic, quattro S tronic, S line quattro S tronic
Power kW 100 - 195 kW
co2 121 - 167 g/km
Engine capacity 1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight 1,545 - 1,665 kg
Fuel tank capacity 40 - 58 L
Trunk capacity 460 L
Length 4,762 mm
Width 1,847 mm
Height 1,428 mm
Brand Audi
Payload 490 - 540 kg

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clearly more power
substantially more efficient
significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
somewhat more trunk space
significantly cheaper
somewhat lighter

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from £60,800

BMW i5

Price 60,800 - 85,900 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 340 - 601 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range 540 - 627 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.8 - 6 s
Model Year 2,023 - 2,024
Torque 430 - 820 Nm
Model i5
Modell i5 eDrive40, i5 xDrive40, i5 M60
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level M Sportpaket, M Sportpaket Pro, xDrive
Power kW 250 - 442 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 2,195 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity 490 L
Width 1,900 mm
Brand BMW
Payload 525 - 545 kg
Variant Limousine, M Performance Limousine

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moderately cheaper
slightly more power
very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
markedly lighter
only slightly more trunk space
considerably more electric range

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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
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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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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from £55,200

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

Price 55,200 - 100,100 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 326 - 551 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range 539 - 716 km
Battery Capacity 75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.9 - 6 s
Model Year 2024
Max Speed 210 - 240 km/h
Torque 435 - 855 Nm
Doors 5
Model A6 e-tron
Modell A6 Avant e-tron performance, S6 Avant e-tron, A6 Avant e-tron
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level edition one beige, edition one blue, edition one grey, edition one beige quattro, edition one blue quattro, edition one grey quattro, quattro
Power kW 240 - 405 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 2,185 - 2,410 kg
Trunk capacity 502 L
Length 4,928 mm
Width 1,923 mm
Height 1,504 - 1,527 mm
Brand Audi
Max trunk capacity 1,422 L
Payload 470 - 500 kg

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

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from £53,800

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

Price 53,800 - 98,700 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 326 - 551 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range 572 - 754 km
Battery Capacity 75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.9 - 6 s
Model Year 2024
Max Speed 210 - 240 km/h
Torque 435 - 855 Nm
Doors 5
Model A6 e-tron
Modell A6 Sportback e-tron performance, S6 Sportback e-tron, A6 Sportback e-tron
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level edition one beige, edition one blue, edition one grey, edition one beige quattro, edition one blue quattro, edition one grey quattro, quattro
Power kW 240 - 405 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 2,175 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity 502 L
Length 4,928 mm
Width 1,923 mm
Height 1,465 - 1,487 mm
Brand Audi
Max trunk capacity 1,330 L
Payload 470 - 500 kg
Variant Sportback

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Quick data check: Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

marginally cheaper
visibly more power
a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
markedly lighter
marginally more trunk space
substantially more electric range

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from £36,500

VW Passat

Price 36,500 - 58,500 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 122 - 272 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Electric Range 124 - 135 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.1 - 10.7 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Passat
Modell Passat Variant 1.5 eTSI ACT, Passat Variant 2.0 TDI, Passat Variant 1.5 eHybrid
CO2 Efficiency Class D, E, B
Trim Level DSG, Business DSG, Elegance DSG, R-Line DSG, Elegance 4MOTION DSG, R-Line 4MOTION DSG
Power kW 90 - 200 kW
co2 28 - 153 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Curb weight 1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity 510 - 690 L
Width 1,849 mm
Brand VW
Payload 501 - 577 kg
Variant Variant

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

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Direct comparisons

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

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

BMW 5 Series Saloon

VW Passat

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