BMW 5 series 2007 vs BMW 7 series 2005
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 190 HP | 258 HP | |
Torque: | 235 NM | 300 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 65 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 10.0 | |
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 88 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
1180 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.84 m | 5.18 m | |
Width: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
BMW 5 series is smaller. BMW 5 series is 34 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 500 litres | |
Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. The BMW 7 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 13 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 2 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): | 2`085 | 2`415 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | average | above average | |
Average price (€): | 7600 | 6400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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