BMW 5 series 1988 vs BMW 7 series 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12 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 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 7 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`930 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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