BMW 5 series 2013 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 2013 engine produces 109 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2010, whereas torque is 180 NM more than BMW 5 series 2010. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.5
6.2
Real fuel consumption:
8.3 l/100km
7.5 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2010 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series 2013 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2010, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series 2013 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series 2013 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2010.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1270 km in combined cycle
1120 km in combined cycle
1420 km on highway
1340 km on highway
840 km with real consumption
930 km with real consumption
Ground clearance:
141 mm (5.6 inches)
141 mm (5.6 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
420'000 km
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 2010 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
17 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series 2013 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.91 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 2013 and BMW 5 series 2010 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
560 litres
560 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1670 litres
1670 litres
Turning diameter:
12 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series 2013 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series 2010.
