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):
7.9
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
7.9 l/100km
7.6 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 2005 consumes 0.7 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 105 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:
880 km in combined cycle
970 km in combined cycle
1110 km on highway
1200 km on highway
880 km with real consumption
920 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
500 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1650 litres
1650 litres
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11 meters
Gross weight:
2`280 kg
2`350 kg
Net weight:
1`760 kg
1`770 kg
Load capacity:
520 kg
580 kg
BMW 5 series 2005 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than BMW 5 series 2007. Therefore, BMW 5 series 2007 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
