BMW 7 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, BMW 7 series equipped with diesel engines consume 2.4 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!
Dimensions
Length:
5.10 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.47 m
BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 26 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
560 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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520 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the BMW 7 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
13 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.1 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.
