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.
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
