Toyota Camry 2001 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.9 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: | 152 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Camry engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 192 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Camry reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Camry consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Camry consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2001 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
| Toyota Camry is 4 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Camry is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2800 | |
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