BMW 5 series 2007 and BMW 5 series 2005 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 5 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.4
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
10.6 l/100km
10.6 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 2007 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
830 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway
880 km on highway
660 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
7 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 2007 and BMW 5 series 2005 are practically the same length.