BMW 5 series 2003 vs Rover 75 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 102 HP more power than Rover 75, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Rover 75. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Rover 75 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 75, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 75. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 75 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Rover 75) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 9 cm longer than the Rover 75, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 432 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 88 litres more trunk space than the Rover 75. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Rover 75, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`030 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 1800 | |
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