BMW 7 series 1998 vs BMW 5 series 2000

 
BMW 7 series
1998 - 2000
BMW 5 series
2000 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.5 Diesel2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 143 HP163 HP
Torque: 280 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12 seconds8.9 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 7 series engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.26.7
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
BMW 7 series consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 225 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 85 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1030 km in combined cycle1040 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway1320 km on highway

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km560'000 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 5 series engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 10 years12 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 5 sērijaUsed only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.98 m4.78 m
Width: 1.86 m1.80 m
Height: 1.44 m1.44 m
BMW 7 series is larger.
BMW 7 series is 20 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres460 litres
BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity.
BMW 7 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 12 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`2802`135
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

below average
BMW 7 series 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 7 series quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 38002800
Rating in user reviews: 5.8/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 7 sērija has
  • roomier boot
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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