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Compare BMW 5 Series Sedan vs BMW 7 Series

BMW 5 Series Sedan
2023 BMW 5 Series Sedan
Select configuration:
$81,500
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5
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BMW 7 Series
2023 BMW 7 Series
Select configuration:
$95,700
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.9
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Overview

Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas
Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 25 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
19.1 ft³

Photos

BMW 5 Series Sedan
2021-2023 BMW 5 Series Sedan Rear Angle View
2021-2023 BMW 5 Series Sedan Dashboard
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BMW 7 Series
2023 BMW 7 Series Rearward Vision
2023 BMW 7 Series Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Horsepower
523 hp @ 5500 rpm
375 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
553 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
383 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,275 lbs
4,720 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
20 MPG
27 MPG
City
17 MPG
25 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
31 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.9 Tons/yr
6.6 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
19.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
306 miles
487.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
450 miles
604.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
195.8 in
212.2 in
Height
58.4 in
60.8 in
Max Width
73.5 in
76.8 in
Front Width
63 in
65.6 in
Rear Width
62.9 in
64.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
126.6 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.4 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.8 in
39.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.7 in
61 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.5 in
43.3 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.5 in
38.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
56.3 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
14 ft³
19.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
40.8 ft
N/A

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 8"
20" x 9"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 9"
20" x 10.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/40YR19
P255/45HR20
Rear Tire
P275/35YR19
P285/40HR20

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Arctic Race Blue Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • Skyscraper Gray Metallic
  • Alpine White
  • Aventurin Red Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Brooklyn Grey Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Oxide Grey Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Alvite Grey Metallic, Priority 1. Build Out: 10/31/2022
  • Aventurin Red Metallic, Priority 1
  • Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Priority 1
  • Dravit Grey Metallic, Priority 1
  • Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Priority 1
  • Frozen Deep Grey, Priority 1
  • Frozen Pure Grey Metallic, Priority 1

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Amarone, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Black w/Black Burgundy, Veganza Upholstery
  • Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Veganza Upholstery
  • Cognac, Veganza Upholstery
  • Mocha, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, Veganza Upholstery
  • Smoke White, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Tartufo, Full Merino Leather Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Amarone, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Black w/Atlas Grey, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Smoke White, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Tartufo, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Entertainment System
Not Available
Optional
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Optional
Automatic Parking
Optional
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Optional
Optional
Rear A/C
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Optional
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
N/A
8 Years / 80,000 Miles
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