BMW 5 series 2011 vs BMW X5 2007
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 355 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 475 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 53 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 125 NM more than BMW X5. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.3 l/100km | 14.3 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.77 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 6 cm longer than the BMW X5, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 31 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | 1750 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`540 | 2`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW X5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so BMW X5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 9800 | |
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