BMW 5 series 2003 engine produces 69 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2007, whereas torque is 107 NM less than BMW 5 series 2007.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
11.0
The BMW 5 series 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series 2003 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2007, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
930 km on highway
740 km on highway
BMW 5 series 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 2003 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
7 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X6, BMW Z4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.85 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 2003 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series 2007, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series 2003 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
520 litres
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series 2003 is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series 2007, which means BMW 5 series 2003 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
