BMW 7 series 1998 vs BMW 5 series 2000

 
BMW 7 series
1998 - 2001
BMW 5 series
2000 - 2003
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.5 Petrol3.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 238 HP245 HP
Torque: 345 NM345 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 seconds7.6 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 7 series engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.012.0
Fuel tank capacity: 85 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle580 km in combined cycle
930 km on highway810 km on highway
650 km with real consumption610 km with real consumption
BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km440'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 9 years9 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 5 sērijaUsed also on BMW 7 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: 4.98 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`3452`195
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
low

below average
BMW 5 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 7 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 34003000
Rating in user reviews: 5.8/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 7 sērija has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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