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
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.98 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.44 m
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
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.
