BMW 5 series 2016 vs BMW 5 series 2011

 
BMW 5 series
2016 - 2020
BMW 5 series
2011 - 2013
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 265 HP258 HP
Torque: 620 NM560 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.4 seconds6.1 seconds
BMW 5 series 2016 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 5 series 2016 engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2011, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 5 series 2011. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 2016 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.25.7
Real fuel consumption: 7.4 l/100km7.7 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series 2016 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2011, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series 2016 could require 75 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series 2016 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2011.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1060 km in combined cycle1220 km in combined cycle
890 km with real consumption900 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 2011 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance: 139 mm (5.5 inches)141 mm (5.6 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 10 years17 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērijaInstalled on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, 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 2011 might be a better choice in this respect.
BMW 5 sērija 2011 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. The ...  More about BMW 5 sērija 2011 3.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.94 m4.90 m
Width: 1.87 m1.86 m
Height: 1.48 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 2016 is 4 cm longer than the BMW 5 series 2011, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series 2016 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 530 litres520 litres
BMW 5 series 2016 has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series 2011.
Turning diameter: 12.05 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series 2016 is 0.15 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series 2011.
Gross weight (kg): 2`3852`405
Safety:
BMW 5 series 2011 scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series 2011 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:BMW 5 series 2016 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series 2011 has serious deffects in 215 percent more cases than BMW 5 series 2016, so BMW 5 series 2016 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 29 60011 600
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
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