BMW 5 series and BMW 7 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
11.0
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
88 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway
1060 km on highway
BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
430'000 km
430'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
9 years
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.