BMW 5 series 2005 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series 2007 engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2005, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 5 series 2005. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
9.7
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
10.0 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 2007 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2007 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2005.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
860 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
940 km on highway
730 km with real consumption
700 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
380'000 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 also on BMW 3 sērija
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 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 2007 and BMW 5 series 2005 are practically the same length.
