BMW 5 series 2000 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series 2005 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series 2000 engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2005, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 2000 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series 2000 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2000 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 380'000 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: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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 2005 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2000 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2000 3.0 engine BMW 5 sērija 2005 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 2005 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 2005, 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 2005 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series 2000 has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series 2005. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series 2005 (by 125 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`245 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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