BMW 5 series 2007 vs BMW 7 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.8 Petrol | 4.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 490 NM | 490 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 6 seconds | |
| 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 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 12.3 l/100km | |
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By specification 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 6 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 4.8 engine: The primary issues with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failures, air leaks, issues with the mass airflow ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 4.8 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`220 | 2`530 | |
| 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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