BMW 5 series 1997 vs BMW 5 series 2000

 
BMW 5 series
1997 - 2000
BMW 5 series
2000 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.5 Diesel2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 115 HP163 HP
Torque: 230 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12 seconds8.9 seconds
BMW 5 series 2000 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 5 series 1997 engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2000, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW 5 series 2000. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.96.7
Real fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km7.0 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 5 series 1997 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2000, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series 1997 could require 180 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 1997 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2000.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 880 km in combined cycle1040 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway1320 km on highway
860 km with real consumption1000 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 2000 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km560'000 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 2000 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 10 years12 years
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.78 m4.78 m
Width: 1.80 m1.80 m
Height: 1.44 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 1997 and BMW 5 series 2000 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres460 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`0152`135
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 22002800
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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