BMW 5 series 2000 vs Toyota Camry 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Camry) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 192 NM more than Toyota Camry. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Camry) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine Toyota Camry 2001 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4000 | |
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