BMW 5 series 2013 vs BMW 5 series 2011

 
BMW 5 series
2013 - 2016
BMW 5 series
2011 - 2013
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 381 HP258 HP
Torque: 740 NM560 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.7 seconds6.1 seconds
BMW 5 series 2013 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 5 series 2013 engine produces 123 HP more power than BMW 5 series 2011, whereas torque is 180 NM more than BMW 5 series 2011. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.25.7
Real fuel consumption: 9.2 l/100km7.7 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2011 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 5 series 2013 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2011, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series 2013 could require 75 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 2013 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2011.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1120 km in combined cycle1220 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway1340 km on highway
760 km with real consumption900 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 2011 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance: 131 mm (5.2 inches)141 mm (5.6 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series 2011 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 300'000 km420'000 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 2011 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 16 years16 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
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: 4.91 m4.90 m
Width: 1.86 m1.86 m
Height: 1.45 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 2013 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 5 series 2011, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series 2013 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 520 litres520 litres
Turning diameter: 12.1 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series 2013 is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series 2011.
Gross weight (kg): 2`4602`405
Safety: no data
Quality:
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low
Average price (€): 17 80012 400
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
BMW 5 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher ground clearance
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
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