BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 54 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
7.6
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1260 km on highway
1180 km on highway
Dimensions
Length:
5.22 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.46 m
BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 32 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
520 litres
Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the BMW 7 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
12.7 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.8 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.
