BMW 5 series 2003 vs BMW 5 series 2007

 
BMW 5 series
2003 - 2005
BMW 5 series
2007 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 231 HP300 HP
Torque: 300 NM407 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 secondsn/a seconds
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): 9.811.4
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 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 710 km in combined cycle610 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway740 km on highway
BMW 5 series 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 460'000 km350'000 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 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4Installed 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.
BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ...  More about BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.84 m4.85 m
Width: 1.85 m1.85 m
Height: 1.47 m1.48 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 litres520 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.9 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.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0552`270
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 (€): 42007000
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • has 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
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