Toyota Camry 2017 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 181 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 231 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Camry engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 59 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Camry reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.8 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Camry consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1000 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Camry) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 320'000 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: | 18 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Camry is 0.6 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`285 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 400 | 42 600 | |
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