BMW 5 series 2007 vs Dodge Avenger 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 20 HP more power than Dodge Avenger, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Dodge Avenger. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Avenger is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (Dodge Avenger) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Avenger might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2007 2.5 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series and Dodge Avenger are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 450 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 70 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 3000 | |
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