BMW 5 series 1996 vs Toyota Avensis 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 7 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 6.0 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Avensis 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Avensis) 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: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2005 2.2 engine: The AD-series turbo diesel engines were introduced in Toyota vehicles in 2005 and remained in production until 2018. The first model was a 2.2-liter engine, followed by a 2.0-liter version. Both engines share an 86 mm ... More about Toyota Avensis 2005 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger, but lower. BMW 5 series is 10 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 110 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. 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: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 395 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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