BMW 5 series 2020 vs Toyota Camry 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Camry) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 181 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 231 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 9 HP more power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 169 NM more than Toyota Camry. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 8.3 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | 127 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
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 Toyota Camry engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X3, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine Toyota Camry 2017 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota Camry 2017 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Camry, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 493 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 37 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota Camry, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`405 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 40 800 | 19 400 | |
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