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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 256 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Equinox engine produces 106 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 163 NM more than BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.9 | |
| Chevrolet Equinox consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Equinox) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Traverse | 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. Chevrolet Equinox might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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: | 847 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 387 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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