BMW 5 series 2013 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 2013 engine produces 102 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2010, whereas torque is 130 NM more than BMW 5 series 2010. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
7.9
BMW 5 series 2013 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2010, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series 2013 could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
860 km in combined cycle
880 km in combined cycle
1110 km on highway
1120 km on highway
Ground clearance:
141 mm (5.6 inches)
141 mm (5.6 inches)
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:
9 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
Used also on BMW 3 sērija
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.
BMW 5 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems.
BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine
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.
