BMW 7 series 2009 vs BMW X5 2010
| 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: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
| BMW 7 series and BMW X5 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 12.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 85 litres | |
| 570 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.21 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.78 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 36 cm longer than the BMW X5, 3 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: | 12.2 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.6 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`610 | 2`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 14 800 | |
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