BMW 5 series 2000 vs BMW 5 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series 2004 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series 2000 engine produces 25 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2004, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW 5 series 2004. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 5 series 2000 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2004, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series 2000 could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series 2000 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2004.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 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 2000 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3 | |
| 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 2000 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ...  More about BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine  BMW 5 sērija 2004 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2004 3.0 engine  | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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BMW 5 series 2000 is smaller. BMW 5 series 2000 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series 2004, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series 2000 is 5 cm lower.  | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down  | 
1525 litres | 1650 litres | |
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BMW 5 series 2004 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series 2000 has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series 2004. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series 2004 (by 125 litres).  | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`345 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average  | average  | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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