BMW 5 series 2016 petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series 2010. On average, BMW 5 series 2016 equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2010. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance:
131 - 150 mm (5.2 - 5.9 inches)
141 mm (5.6 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series 2010 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.
Dimensions
Length:
4.94 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 2016 is 4 cm longer than the BMW 5 series 2010, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series 2016 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
530 litres
520 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
530 litres
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BMW 5 series 2016 has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series 2010.
Turning diameter:
12.4 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series 2016 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series 2010, which means BMW 5 series 2016 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 2`352
~ 2`305
Safety:
BMW 5 series 2010 scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series 2010 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
