BMW 5 series 2013 vs BMW X5 2010
| Body: | Sedan | 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 | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 42 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW X5. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 12.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 14.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 3.9 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 585 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 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: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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 | 16 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 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.78 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 4 cm longer than the BMW X5, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 31 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1750 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 100 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.8 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`430 | 2`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW X5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW X5, so BMW X5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 14 400 | |
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