BMW 7 series 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 326 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 122 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 180 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 7.6 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 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 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW Z4 | Used also on BMW 3 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: | 5.21 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 31 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 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`525 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 12 400 | |
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