BMW 5 series 1988 vs BMW 7 series 1994
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | 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 | |
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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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`999 kg | ~ 2`347 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`498 kg | ~ 1`765 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 501 kg | ~ 582 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than BMW 7 series. Therefore, BMW 7 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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