BMW 5 series 1993 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 222 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 25 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite the higher power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 5.7 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
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: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 5 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: | yes | no | |
| 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 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger, but lower. BMW 5 series is 31 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 437 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
910 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 23 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 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`095 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no 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 (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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