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.

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: 9 years16 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.

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 (€): 30 40012 400
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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