BMW 5 series 2007 engine produces 1 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2003, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 5 series 2003.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.3
9.9
BMW 5 series 2007 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
800 km on highway
930 km on highway
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
380'000 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:
7 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija
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 series 2007 might be a better choice in this respect.
BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 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
