BMW 5 series 2011 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 2011 engine produces 28 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2014, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series 2014. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 2011 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
940 km with real consumption
1020 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance:
141 mm (5.6 inches)
141 mm (5.6 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
280'000 km
330'000 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 2014 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
17 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 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 2011 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.90 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 2011 and BMW 5 series 2014 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
520 litres
Turning diameter:
11.9 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series 2011 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series 2014.
Gross weight (kg):
2`320
2`330
Safety:
no data
Quality:
BMW 5 series 2014 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series 2011 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW 5 series 2014, so BMW 5 series 2014 quality is probably significantly better
