BMW 5 series 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series 2007 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 2007 engine produces 68 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2003, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 5 series 2003. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.8 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 1 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 150 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 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3 | |
| 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 2007 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2003 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: | 520 litres | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`170 | |
| 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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