BMW 5 series 2011 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 2011 engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2013, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 5 series 2013. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 2011 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
6.0
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
9.2 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2013 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 2011 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2011 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2013.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
1160 km in combined cycle
730 km with real consumption
760 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 2013 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Ground clearance:
141 mm (5.6 inches)
141 mm (5.6 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
300'000 km
300'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
7 years
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 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series 2011 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series 2013.
