BMW 7 series 2008 vs BMW X5 2010

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BMW 7 series
2008 - 2012
BMW X5
2010 - 2013
Body: SedanCrossover / SUV
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
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 7 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X5 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 7 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 3.0 - 6.03.0 - 4.4

Performance

Power: 245 - 544 HP245 - 408 HP
Torque: 310 - 750 NM400 - 740 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.6 - 7.2 seconds5.4 - 7.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.0 - 12.97.4 - 12.5
BMW 7 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X5. On average, BMW 7 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5.
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Dimensions

Length: 5.14 m4.86 m
Width: 1.90 m1.95 m
Height: 1.48 m1.78 m
BMW 7 series is 28 cm longer than the BMW X5, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 7 series is 30 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres620 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1750 litres
BMW X5 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 120 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. 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: 12.2 meters12.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means BMW 7 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`557~ 2`799
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 11 20014 800
Pros and Cons: BMW 7 sērija has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW X5 has
  • roomier boot
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