BMW 5 series 2004 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 2004 engine produces 37 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2007, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 5 series 2007. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.2
6.8
Real fuel consumption:
8.7 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 2004 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2004 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
850 km in combined cycle
1020 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway
1320 km on highway
800 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 2004 and BMW 5 series 2007 are practically the same length.
