BMW 5 series engine produces 28 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 7 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.1
10.0
BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
88 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
880 km in combined cycle
830 km on highway
1170 km on highway
BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
380'000 km
380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
7 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
5.18 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.90 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.48 m
BMW 5 series is smaller. BMW 5 series is 33 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
500 litres
Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. The BMW 7 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
13 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.6 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
