BMW 5 series 2005 vs Toyota Avensis 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 66 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 54 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 7.9 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 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 750 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 engine Toyota Avensis 2009 2.0 engine: Owners often report increasing oil consumption, which becomes particularly pronounced over time. Additionally, the water pump has a limited service life, and after 150,000 km, the timing chain tends to ... 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | no data | |
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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`165 | 2`020 | |
| 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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