BMW 5 series 2013 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 2013 engine produces 42 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2011, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series 2011. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.8
10.7
Real fuel consumption:
11.6 l/100km
13.3 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2013 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 2013 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2011, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series 2013 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2013 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2011.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
790 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway
650 km on highway
600 km with real consumption
520 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 2013 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Ground clearance:
141 mm (5.6 inches)
141 mm (5.6 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
300'000 km
350'000 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 2011 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
16 years
16 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
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 2011 are practically the same length.
