BMW 5 series 2007 engine produces 69 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2003, whereas torque is 107 NM more than BMW 5 series 2003.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.8
9.8
The BMW 5 series 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series 2007 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series 2007 could require 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
710 km in combined cycle
770 km on highway
1000 km on highway
BMW 5 series 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series 2003 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
10 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X6, BMW Z4
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 2007 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 5 series 2003, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
520 litres
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series 2007 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series 2003, which means BMW 5 series 2007 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
BMW 5 series 2007 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series 2003 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than BMW 5 series 2007, so BMW 5 series 2007 quality is probably significantly better
