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):
9.8
11.4
The BMW 5 series 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series 2003 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
710 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
740 km on highway
BMW 5 series 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
350'000 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 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
