BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW 7 series, but torque is 50 NM more than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.9
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Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
46 litres
Ground clearance:
141 mm (5.6 inches)
135 mm (5.3 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.91 m
5.10 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.90 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.47 m
BMW 5 series is smaller. BMW 5 series is 19 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
420 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series has 100 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:
12 meters
12.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series.