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.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
460'000 km
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.
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