BMW 5 series 1988 vs BMW 7 series 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 5 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 7 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 118 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 7.9 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller. BMW 5 series is 26 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 11 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 500 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 2`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 6400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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