BMW 5 series 2003 vs Peugeot 607 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 317 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 82 HP more power than Peugeot 607, whereas torque is 183 NM more than Peugeot 607. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
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The Peugeot 607 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 607, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 607 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 (Peugeot 607) 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 3 cm shorter than the Peugeot 607, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 481 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series has 39 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 607. The Peugeot 607 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 607, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 1200 | |
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