BMW 5 series 2013 vs BMW X5 2010
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW X5, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 10.1 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 555 litres of fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.78 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 5 cm longer than the BMW X5, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 31 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1750 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 100 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW X5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW X5, so BMW X5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 14 800 | |
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