BMW 5 series 2005 vs Toyota Avensis 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 37 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2009 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter Toyota 1AD-FTV diesel engine, also known as the 2.0 D-4D, was produced from 2005 to 2018. In 2009, with the shift to Euro 5 emission standards, the engine was updated with piezo injectors replacing the earlier electromagnetic ones. It features an IHI RHF4 ... More about Toyota Avensis 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 543 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 43 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`285 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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