Compare the BMW M3 Touring vs BMW M5 Touring
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these two high-performance estates comes down to scale and refinement. The longer BMW M5 Touring brings more power and provides more space when you fold the rear seats flat. It is also calmer at a cruise, as tyre roar on the motorway is merely a little noticeable and not intrusive, whereas tyre noise in the BMW M3 Touring proves intrusive. Both cars feature programmable M buttons on the steering wheel to store custom driving setups, but each suffers from an infotainment setup whose menus are complicated and far from intuitive. You will also have to dip into the options list on either model if you want adaptive cruise control.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
Key information
| Body type Estate cars | Body type Estate cars |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Hybrid |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,510 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,630 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,801 mm x 1,918 mm x 1,447 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 5,096 mm x 1,970 mm x 1,516 mm |
| Towing capacity — | Towing capacity 2,000 kg |
| First year tax rate £4,850 | First year tax rate £455 Best |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Battery size — | Battery size 22.1 kWh |
| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name M3 xDrive 530 Competition M Step Auto | Engine name M5 DCT |
| Engine size 3.0 L Petrol • 530 BHP | Engine size 4.4 L Hybrid • 727 BHP |
| Body type Estate cars | Body type Estate cars |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
| Forward gears 8 | Forward gears 8 |
| Acceleration 3.6 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 3.6 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size — | Battery size 22.1 kWh |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 500 litres | Boot (seats up) 500 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,510 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,630 litres Best |
| Length 4,801 mm | Length 5,096 mm |
| Width 1,918 mm | Width 1,970 mm |
| Height 1,447 mm | Height 1,516 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.86 m | Wheelbase 3.01 m |
| Turning circle 12.6 m | Turning circle 12.6 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.