Chevrolet Equinox 2017 vs BMW 5 series 1996
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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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: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 275 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Equinox engine produces 23 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 85 NM more than BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.9 | |
| Chevrolet Equinox consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Equinox over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.44 m | |
| Chevrolet Equinox is 13 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Equinox is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 846 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1798 litres | no data | |
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Chevrolet Equinox has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Chevrolet Equinox has 386 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Equinox is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Chevrolet Equinox can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 4800 | |
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