BMW 5 series 2007 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 2007 engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2005, whereas torque is 5 NM more than BMW 5 series 2005. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5
9.3
Real fuel consumption:
10.0 l/100km
10.7 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 2007 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2005, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series 2007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2007 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2005.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
1180 km on highway
1010 km on highway
700 km with real consumption
650 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
380'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, 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 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 2007 and BMW 5 series 2005 are practically the same length.
