BMW 5 series 2004 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series 2004 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 2004 engine produces 2 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2007, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW 5 series 2007. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 2004 consumes 2.2 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 2004 could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2004 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2007. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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 2004 engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2004 and BMW 5 series 2007 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | 1650 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 5 series 2007 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series 2004 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than BMW 5 series 2007, so BMW 5 series 2007 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 6200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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