2013 BMW 7 Series vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, both 2013 BMW 7 Series and 2013 BMW M5 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (528 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2013 BMW M5. (493 HP @ 7750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 455 kg more than 2013 BMW M5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 7 Series (746 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW M5. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW M5. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 2013 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2013 BMW 7 Series | 2013 BMW M5 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 7 Series | M5 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 528 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0 :1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5214 mm | 4863 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2134 mm | 1846 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2889 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
