BMW 5 series 2007 vs BMW 7 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 55 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
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`220 | 2`520 | |
| 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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