BMW 7 series 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2007
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 4.8 Petrol | 4.8 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 367 HP | 367 HP | |
Torque: | 490 NM | 490 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
BMW 7 series and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 10.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 13.4 l/100km | |
By specification BMW 7 series consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 7 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
1060 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
710 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 5.18 m | 4.84 m | |
Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 34 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 1 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: | 13 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 2 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`530 | 2`220 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | average | |
Average price (€): | 6200 | 7600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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