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):
9.8
6.9
Real fuel consumption:
10.7 l/100km
8.6 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 2003 consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2003 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
710 km in combined cycle
1010 km in combined cycle
930 km on highway
1290 km on highway
650 km with real consumption
810 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
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
