BMW 5 series 2011 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 2011 engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2013, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 5 series 2013. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 2011 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1
4.9
Real fuel consumption:
7.4 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2013 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 2011 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2013, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series 2011 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2011 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2013.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1370 km in combined cycle
1420 km in combined cycle
1520 km on highway
1590 km on highway
940 km with real consumption
1040 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance:
141 mm (5.6 inches)
141 mm (5.6 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
280'000 km
330'000 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 2013 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
17 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.90 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 2011 and BMW 5 series 2013 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
520 litres
Turning diameter:
11.9 meters
12.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series 2011 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series 2013.
