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 | |
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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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 4.8 engine: The primary issues with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failures, air leaks, issues with the mass airflow ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 4.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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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 (€): | 6000 | 7600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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