BMW 5 series 2007 vs BMW 7 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 7 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 10.0 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 also on BMW 3 sērija | 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 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 3.0 engine BMW 7 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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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`185 | 2`415 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 6000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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