BMW 5 series 2005 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series 2007 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2005, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series 2005. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.0
9.5
Real fuel consumption:
8.6 l/100km
10.7 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 2007 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2005, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series 2007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2007 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2005.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway
980 km on highway
810 km with real consumption
650 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, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series 2007 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
7 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 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 2007 and BMW 5 series 2005 are practically the same length.
