BMW 5 series 2003 vs BMW 5 series 2007

	BMW 5 series 2003 - 2005	BMW 5 series 2007 - 2010
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.2 Petrol	2.2 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	170 HP	170 HP
Torque:	210 NM	210 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9 seconds	8.7 seconds
	BMW 5 series 2003 and BMW 5 series 2007 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 5 series 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	9.0	6.7
Real fuel consumption:	9.7 l/100km	9.0 l/100km
	The BMW 5 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 2003 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series 2003 could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2003 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	770 km in combined cycle	1040 km in combined cycle
	1020 km on highway	1290 km on highway
	720 km with real consumption	770 km with real consumption
	BMW 5 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

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:	7 years	7 years
Dimensions
Length:	4.84 m	4.84 m
Width:	1.85 m	1.85 m
Height:	1.47 m	1.47 m
	Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 2003 and BMW 5 series 2007 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:	520 litres	520 litres
Turning diameter:	11 meters	11 meters
Gross weight (kg):	2`025	2`000

Safety:		no data
Quality:	below average	average
	BMW 5 series 2007 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series 2003 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than BMW 5 series 2007, so BMW 5 series 2007 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€):	4400	7600
Rating in user reviews:	8.3/10	8.0/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 5 sērija has lower price	BMW 5 sērija has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage fewer faults
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BMW 5 series 2003 vs BMW 5 series 2007

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions