BMW 5 series 2007 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series 2005 engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2007, whereas torque is 5 NM less than BMW 5 series 2007. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.7
7.7
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
9.6 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series 2005 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series 2005 could require 150 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series 2005 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
900 km in combined cycle
1040 km on highway
1160 km on highway
730 km with real consumption
720 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
Used only for this car
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 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 engine
BMW 5 sērija 2007 2.5 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 2.5 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.49 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 2005 and BMW 5 series 2007 are practically the same length.
