BMW 7 series 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2007

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	BMW 7 series 2005 - 2008	BMW 5 series 2007 - 2010
Gearbox:	Automatic	Manual/Automatic
	BMW 7 series is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 5 series has both automatic and manual transmission options.
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:	3.0 - 6.0	2.0 - 4.8
Performance
Power:	231 - 445 HP	163 - 367 HP
Torque:	300 - 750 NM	210 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	5.5 - 7.9 seconds	5.2 - 9.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.2 - 14.0	5.1 - 11.4
	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!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

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	no data	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.
Gross weight (kg):	~ 2`531	~ 2`139

Safety:	no data	no data
Quality:	above average	average
Average price (€):	5800	7000
Rating in user reviews:	8.5/10	8.0/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 7 sērija has automatic transmission only fewer faults lower price	BMW 5 sērija has both manual and automatic available with 4x4 drive lower fuel consumption roomier boot better manoeuvrability
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BMW 7 series 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2007

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions