BMW 5 series 2005 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 2005 engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2007, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 5 series 2007. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.0
6.4
Real fuel consumption:
7.9 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 2005 consumes 0.6 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 2005 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2005 consumes 0.8 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
1090 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway
1340 km on highway
880 km with real consumption
980 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 2005 and BMW 5 series 2007 are practically the same length.