BMW 5 series 1992 vs Toyota Corolla 2004

 
BMW 5 series
1992 - 1997
Toyota Corolla
2004 - 2007
Body: Estate car / wagonSedan
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 150 HP131 HP
Torque: 190 NM170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.3 secondsn/a seconds
BMW 5 series engine produces 19 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Toyota Corolla.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.7no data
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres50 litres
820 km with real consumption560 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Corolla) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.

Engines

Engine production duration: 6 years12 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 3 sērijaInstalled on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.72 m4.38 m
Width: 1.75 m1.71 m
Height: 1.42 m1.47 m
BMW 5 series is larger, but lower.
BMW 5 series is 35 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres473 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
910 litresno data
Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 13 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. 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.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1001`655
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

high
Toyota Corolla has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 695 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 22002800
Rating in user reviews: 8.1/10 8.4/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • lower price
Toyota Corolla has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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