BMW 5 series 1992 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 102 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 5.7 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 750 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 280'000 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 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 5 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. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger, but lower. BMW 5 series is 31 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 437 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
910 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 23 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 665 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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