5 Series vs G70 comparison

By starting price alone, G70 is ₩25,700,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

5 Series and G70 compared side by side in Cars.

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5 Series

What is good

  • Strengths are a variety of powertrains, excellent driving feel, high brand preference and used-car value.

What could be better

  • Prices vary widely by option and trim, and the base 520i has ordinary output.

5 Series official site

G70

What is good

  • A sports sedan whose strengths are a sharp rear-wheel-drive-based driving feel and a reasonable price.

What could be better

  • The small body makes the rear seat and trunk cramped, and with only gasoline turbo engines, fuel economy is low.

G70 official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

Item5 SeriesVisit siteG70Visit site
Starting price≈$53,244.37+ (₩70,700,000)External source≈$33,889.63+ (₩45,000,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classFull-sizeMid-size
FuelGasoline, Diesel, Plugin hybridGasoline
Domestic/importedImportedDomestic
Top price11,6705,970
Fuel/energy economy
  • 520i 12.1km/L
  • 523d 14.7km/L
  • 530i xDrive 11.1km/L (combined)
  • 2.5 Turbo 2WD combined 11.2km/L
  • 3.3 Turbo 2WD combined 9.1km/L
Power
  • 520i 190 hp
  • 523d 197 hp
  • 530i xDrive 258 hp
  • 530e 299 hp (system)
  • 550e xDrive 489 hp (system)
  • 2.5 Turbo 304 hp
  • 3.3 Turbo 370 hp (Sport Package, 373 hp for the Graphite Edition)
Seats5-seater5
Price by trim
  • 2026 model year (after the end of the July 2026 excise tax cut): 520i ₩70,700,000~₩76,100,000
  • 523d ₩77,700,000~₩86,300,000
  • 530i xDrive ₩85,600,000~₩91,200,000
  • 530e ₩90,600,000~₩101,200,000
  • 550e xDrive ₩116,700,000. The electric i5 and M5 are separate models and excluded
2026 model year, 3 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline 2.5 Turbo ₩45,000,000 ~ Graphite Edition 3.3 Turbo ₩59,700,000. Options priced separately
Good forRecommended for buyers of a large imported sedan who want both driving fun and luxury.2030 drivers (in their 20s and 30s) who value fun driving, and people looking for a small Genesis sedan
TypeCarsCars
CategorySedanSedan
CompanyBMW, GermanyGenesis, South Korea
Plans
      Pros
      • Strengths are a variety of powertrains, excellent driving feel, high brand preference and used-car value.
      • A sports sedan whose strengths are a sharp rear-wheel-drive-based driving feel and a reasonable price.
      Cons
      • Prices vary widely by option and trim, and the base 520i has ordinary output.
      • The small body makes the rear seat and trunk cramped, and with only gasoline turbo engines, fuel economy is low.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,327.84 (2026-10-20). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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