BMW 5 series 2005 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 2005 engine produces 28 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2007, whereas torque is 15 NM more than BMW 5 series 2007. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.7
7.3
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
9.6 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series 2005 consumes 1.4 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 2005 could require 210 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series 2005 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
950 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway
1220 km on highway
730 km with real consumption
720 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
Used only for this car
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 2005 might be a better choice in this respect.
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 2005 and BMW 5 series 2007 are practically the same length.
