BMW 7 series 2012 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: | 381 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 740 NM | 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.3 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 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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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 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 300'000 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: | 5.22 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.76 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 33 cm longer than the BMW X5, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 7 series is 28 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1870 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 150 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: | 13 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW X5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`670 | 2`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 27 200 | |
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