BMW 5 series 2010 engine produces 42 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2013, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series 2013. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.1
5.1
Real fuel consumption:
8.6 l/100km
7.8 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2013 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 2010 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2013, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series 2010 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2010 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2013.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1140 km in combined cycle
1370 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway
1520 km on highway
810 km with real consumption
890 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 2013 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Ground clearance:
141 mm (5.6 inches)
141 mm (5.6 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series 2013 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
16 years
16 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series 2013 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.90 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 2010 and BMW 5 series 2013 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
520 litres
Turning diameter:
12 meters
12 meters
Gross weight (kg):
2`360
2`330
Safety:
no data
Quality:
BMW 5 series 2013 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series 2010 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW 5 series 2013, so BMW 5 series 2013 quality is probably significantly better
