BMW 5 series 2007 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 2007 engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2005, whereas torque is 5 NM more than BMW 5 series 2005. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.7
8.7
Real fuel consumption:
9.6 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series 2007 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2005, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series 2007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series 2007 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2005.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
900 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
1040 km on highway
720 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
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:
6 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
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 2007 and BMW 5 series 2005 are practically the same length.
