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 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
10.4
Fuel tank capacity:
82 litres
70 litres
570 km with real consumption
510 km with real consumption
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:
17 years
17 years
Dimensions
Length:
5.21 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.46 m
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 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:
12.2 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series.