BMW 5 series 2003 E60 Sedan

This generation of BMW 5 series E60 has been produced from July, 2003 to March, 2007. We can provide information about 33 modifications of this generation. 2003 BMW 5 series is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (6 versions) and classical rear wheel drive (27 versions).

This BMW is available with nine petrol engines with displacement from 2.2 to 4.8 litres and power of from 170 to 367 horsepower un five diesel engines with displacement from 2.0 to 3.0 litres and power of from 163 to 272 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (16 versions), as well as automatic (17 versions) gearbox.

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BMW 5 series 2003 E60 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.5 to 11 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.9 to 8.2 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient BMW 5 series 2003 E60 sedan petrol engine version is BMW 523i, consuming 8.5 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient BMW 5 series 2003 E60 sedan diesel - BMW 520d for 100 kilometers consumes 5.9 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, BMW 5 series real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 10 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +9% for petrol engines and +10% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific BMW 5 series modification.

BMW 5 series 2003 E60 sedan CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 205 to 267 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 158 to 219 grams per kilometer. From BMW 5 series with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has BMW 523i which produces an average of 205 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the BMW 5 series diesels least CO2 distributes BMW 520d - 158 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 5.5 seconds has BMW 550i version, conversely the tardiest one is BMW 520i reaching this speed only in 9.9 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 4.8 petrol 8-cylinder 367 hp version (BMW 550i) and 11 other versions.

Lenght of BMW 5 series is 484 cm, it is large car. For comparison - BMW 5 series is about 4 cm longer than Audi A6 sedan. BMW 5 series gross weight is from 2010 to 2220 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 8 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. BMW 5 series trunk space is 520 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 520 litres.

This BMW is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 4400 €. According to user reviews, average BMW 5 series repair costs are 500 € per year. Users calculated BMW 5 series 2003 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 3600 € cost per year and 0.32 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 50%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 20% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of BMW 5 series for your situation and driving habits here! Our review authors managed to sell their BMW 5 series in average time of 3 weeks. Below you will find more detailed information about BMW 5 series prices and costs.

In user reviews BMW 5 series received average grade 8.3 (from 10) - better than average rate for same years cars (7.8). Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 92% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

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BMW 5 series safety

During safety testing BMW 5 series has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 5 series is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 5 series got one star.

BMW 5 series prices

BMW 5 series 2003 - 2007 sedan price in Latvia is from 2500 € to 7500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles BMW 5 series price is very high - BMW 5 series is approximately for 60 percents more expensive then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 2003 - 2007 prices).