BMW 5 series 2005 engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2007, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series 2007. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.2
7.9
Real fuel consumption:
9.6 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 2005 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2005 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
880 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway
1160 km on highway
720 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
380'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 6 sērija
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 2005 might be a better choice in this respect.
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.
