BMW 7 series 1994 vs BMW 5 series 1988
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 7 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 - 5.4 | 1.8 - 4.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 326 HP | 113 - 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 - 490 NM | 162 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 - 12 seconds | 6.3 - 14 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 7 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 5 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 - 14.0 | 7.0 - 12.0 | |
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BMW 7 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, BMW 7 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 31 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 11 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`347 kg | ~ 1`999 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`765 kg | ~ 1`498 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 582 kg | ~ 501 kg | |
| BMW 7 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 7 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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