Dacia Logan 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 87 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Logan engine produces 83 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 83 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.7 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Logan consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Logan could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dacia Logan) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Dokker, Renault Kangoo, Dacia Lodgy | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Logan 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: | 4.47 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.47 m | |
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Dacia Logan is smaller, but higher. Dacia Logan is 37 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Logan is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 700 litres | 520 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Logan has 180 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 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Dacia Logan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 7600 | |
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