BMW 5 series 2013 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 2013 engine produces 102 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2010, whereas torque is 130 NM more than BMW 5 series 2010. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
7.6
BMW 5 series 2013 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2010, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series 2013 could require 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
1180 km on highway
BMW 5 series 2010 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Ground clearance:
141 mm (5.6 inches)
141 mm (5.6 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
Used also on BMW 3 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 2013 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.91 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 2013 and BMW 5 series 2010 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
520 litres
Turning diameter:
12 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series 2013 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series 2010.
