BMW 5 series 2007 and BMW 5 series 2005 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 5 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
11.0
Real fuel consumption:
13.4 l/100km
13.5 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 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2007 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2005.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway
890 km on highway
520 km with real consumption
510 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
460'000 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 2 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X5, 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.
BMW 5 sērija 2007 4.8 engine: The primary issues with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failures, air leaks, issues with the mass airflow ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 4.8 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 2005 are practically the same length.
