BMW 7 series is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 5 series has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Engines:
3.0 - 6.0
2.0 - 4.4
Performance
Power:
245 - 544 HP
184 - 408 HP
Torque:
310 - 750 NM
270 - 740 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
4.6 - 7.2 seconds
4.7 - 8.2 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):
7.0 - 12.9
4.5 - 11.0
BMW 7 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, BMW 7 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.1 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!
BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 24 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
520 litres
Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 20 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:
12.2 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series.
