BMW 5 series 2005 engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2007, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.7
6.8
Real fuel consumption:
8.3 l/100km
8.0 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 2005 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2005 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
900 km in combined cycle
1020 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
1320 km on highway
840 km with real consumption
870 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
5 years
5 years
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.
