BMW 5 series 2016 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 2016 engine produces 9 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2011, but torque is 60 NM more than BMW 5 series 2011. Despite less power, BMW 5 series 2016 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6
5.7
BMW 5 series 2016 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2011, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series 2016 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
68 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1210 km in combined cycle
1220 km in combined cycle
1360 km on highway
1340 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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 2011, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series 2016 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
530 litres
520 litres
BMW 5 series 2016 has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series 2011.
Turning diameter:
no data
11.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):
2`385
2`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
