Rover 75 1999 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Rover 75 engine produces 77 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Rover 75 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Rover 75 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 75 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Rover 75 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 75 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 75 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Rover 75) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Rover 75 is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 75 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
432 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Rover 75 has 28 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 75 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Rover 75 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2800 | |
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