BMW 5 series 1976 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 6 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Corolla) 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: | 25 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 25 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 473 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 33 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2800 | |
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