BMW 5 series 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series 2003 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series 2007 engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2003, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 5 series 2003. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 2007 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2003, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series 2007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2007 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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 2003 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
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 2003 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series 2007 has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series 2007 has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series 2003. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series 2007 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series 2003, which means BMW 5 series 2007 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below 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 (€): | 7600 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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