BMW 7 series 2008 vs BMW X5 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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 | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 136 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 200 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 7 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| 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: | 5.07 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.78 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 21 cm longer than the BMW X5, 11 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 7 series is 30 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1750 litres | |
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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 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.8 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`505 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 14 000 | |
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