Toyota Camry 2006 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 3.0 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: | 167 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 224 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Camry engine produces 51 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 276 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Camry reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.8 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Camry consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 3 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 X3 | |
| 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 2006 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 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Camry is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Camry is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 520 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Camry has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 4200 | |
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