Toyota Camry 2017 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Camry) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 181 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 231 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Camry engine produces 9 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 169 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Camry reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 5.3 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Camry consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Camry could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota Camry engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X3, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2017 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota Camry 2017 2.5 engine BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Camry is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Camry is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 493 litres | 530 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Toyota Camry has 37 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Camry is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Toyota Camry can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 46 600 | |
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