BMW 5 series 2005 engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2007, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
6.4
Real fuel consumption:
7.9 l/100km
7.6 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series 2005 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2005 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1040 km in combined cycle
1090 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway
1370 km on highway
880 km with real consumption
920 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 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 2005 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
12 years
12 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, 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 2007 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 2005 and BMW 5 series 2007 are practically the same length.