MP5-SD vs MP7

Damage

The MP5-SD deals less damage (14) than the MP7 (15).

The MP5-SD fires at the same rate (750 RPM) as the MP7 (750 RPM).

The MP5-SD deals less damage per second (175) than the MP7 (187).

The MP5-SD loses the same damage due to distance (14.4 %) as the MP7 (14.4 %).

The MP5-SD has the same armour penetration (62.5 %) as the MP7 (62.5 %).

Accuracy and mobility

The MP5-SD has the same accuracy (10.6) as the MP7 (10.6).

The MP5-SD less movement penalty (6 %) than the MP7 (12 %).

Economy

The MP5-SD is the same price ($ 1500) as the MP7 ($ 1500).

The MP5-SD earns the same kill reward ($ 600) as the MP7 ($ 600).

Other attributes

The MP5-SD has the same clip size (30) as the MP7 (30).

The MP5-SD has the same ammunition in reserve (120) as the MP7 (120).

The MP5-SD reloads faster (2.9 s) than the MP7 (3.1 s).

The MP5-SD deploys at the same speed (1 s) as the MP7 (1 s).

Closing thoughts

The MP5-SD is a silenced SMG that occupies the same loadout slot as the MP7; it's unique selling point is its silencer as the former deals more damage. Unfortunately this often is not enough to justify its high purchase price. However, a cheap (compared to a rifle) weapon that is silenced and has a high rate of fire can have utility in certain scenarios.

At $1500, it is difficult to justify the extra expense of the MP7 over cheaper SMGs. That said, it is strong in most categories, with good damage, accuracy, armour penetration and rate of fire.

One lesser known drawback is its relatively high penalty to movement speed, which will slow the wielder by 12%. For reference, the movement penalty of the MP5-SD is only 6% and the MP9 4%. Moving slower with a weapon type (SMG) that otherwise generally has an advantage when moving is an awkward combination.