Trunk comparison: BMW 5 Series Touring vs BMW X2

Key Differences

The BMW 5 Series Touring offers significantly more loading length in the trunk: when all seats are folded down it is 9.4 in (14%) longer and with the first row upright 6.3 in (17%) longer than the BMW X2. The BMW X2, on the other hand, has a significantly greater trunk width in depth between the loading edge and trunk floor: the depth is 3.5 in (800%) larger.

Additionally, the loading edge of the X2 is 5.5 in (21%) higher above the road than that of the 5 Series Touring.

Smaller differences under 10% are: the height of the trunk opening of the 5 Series Touring is +1.6 in (6%) and the narrowest width as well as the width of the trunk opening are each +2.8 in (7%) in favor of the 5 Series Touring.

Impact on Usability

For long or bulky cargo (e.g., slats, skis, long boxes, furniture parts), the 5 Series Touring is clearly more practical: the greater loading length with folded or upright seats allows longer items without complicated fitting.

The lower loading edge of the 5 Series also makes lifting and sliding heavy items easier; the reduced depth between the loading edge and trunk floor decreases the height difference when loading, making heavy lifting and tilting less often necessary.

The X2 offers more space "downwards" due to the greater depth of the trunk, which can be helpful for bulky but not very long items (more vertical volume below the loading edge).

However, the significantly higher loading edge makes frequent lifting of heavy loads more strenuous and loading bulky items less convenient. The smaller width differences and the slightly lower opening height of the 5 Series are less decisive in practice but can be noticeable with very wide loads or very tall items.