BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 150 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 2.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
7.6
The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1170 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1330 km on highway
1180 km on highway
BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
5.08 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.46 m
BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 18 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
360 litres
520 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 160 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.
