BMW 5 series 2017 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 2017 engine produces 142 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2011, whereas torque is 200 NM more than BMW 5 series 2011. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 2017 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
5.7
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
70 litres
750 km with real consumption
900 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
390'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW X7
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
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 2011 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.94 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 2017 is 4 cm longer than the BMW 5 series 2011, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series 2017 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
530 litres
520 litres
BMW 5 series 2017 has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series 2011.
Turning diameter:
no data
11.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):
2`470
2`405
Safety:
BMW 5 series 2011 scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series 2011 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
BMW 5 series 2017 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series 2011 has serious deffects in 215 percent more cases than BMW 5 series 2017, so BMW 5 series 2017 quality is probably significantly better
