BMW 5 series 2005 and BMW 5 series 2007 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 5 series 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
13.5 l/100km
13.4 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 2005 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2005 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
890 km on highway
1010 km on highway
510 km with real consumption
520 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija
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.