BMW 5 series 2007 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series 2004 engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2007, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.0
6.9
Real fuel consumption:
7.5 l/100km
7.1 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 2004 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series 2004 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2004 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
1010 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway
1250 km on highway
930 km with real consumption
980 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.49 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 2004 and BMW 5 series 2007 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
500 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1650 litres
1650 litres
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series 2004 is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series 2007, which means BMW 5 series 2004 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.