BMW 5 series 2003 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series 2007 engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2003, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 5 series 2003. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
7.8
Real fuel consumption:
8.2 l/100km
8.8 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2007 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series 2007 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series 2007 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2003.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle
890 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
1110 km on highway
850 km with real consumption
790 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 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 and BMW 5 series 2003 are practically the same length.
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
