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):
7.2
7.2
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
970 km in combined cycle
970 km in combined cycle
1200 km on highway
1200 km on highway
870 km with real consumption
920 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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.
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
