BMW 5 series 2004 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series 2007 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series 2004 engine produces 17 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2007, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.0 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 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2004 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2007. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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 2007 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 BMW 5 sērija 2007 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 strong performance, the ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 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`280 | 2`300 | |
| 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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