BMW 5 series 2000 vs Peugeot 406 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 103 HP more power than Peugeot 406, whereas torque is 205 NM more than Peugeot 406. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.9 | |
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The Peugeot 406 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 406, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 406 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 (Peugeot 406) 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 5 series is 6 cm longer than the Peugeot 406, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1525 litres | 1740 litres | |
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Peugeot 406 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 Peugeot 406 (by 215 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the Peugeot 406, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`345 kg | 2`075 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`810 kg | 1`460 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 615 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than Peugeot 406. Therefore, Peugeot 406 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 800 | |
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