Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
BMW 5 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 7 series can be equipped only with rear wheel drive.
Engines:
1.8 - 4.0
2.5 - 5.4
Performance
Power:
113 - 286 HP
143 - 326 HP
Torque:
162 - 400 NM
280 - 490 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.3 - 14 seconds
6.6 - 12 seconds
In general, BMW 7 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 5 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.0 - 12.0
7.9 - 14.0
BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 7 series. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
BMW 5 series is smaller. BMW 5 series is 31 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 11 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
500 litres
BMW 7 series has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
