BMW 7 series 2002 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 55 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 150 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.5 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 25 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 5 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 (kg): | 2`480 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| BMW 7 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 7 series, so BMW 7 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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