BMW 5 series 2000 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 7.7 seconds | 6.9 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 0.8 seconds later.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 11.0 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 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 630 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 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 | no data | |
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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.  | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`275 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average  | average  | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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