BMW 5 series 2011 vs BMW X5 2007
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 78 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 110 NM more than BMW X5. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 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: | 350'000 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 BMW X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.77 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 6 cm longer than the BMW X5, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 31 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | 1750 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`475 | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW X5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so BMW X5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 9200 | |
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