BMW 5 series 2013 vs BMW 5 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 740 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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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): | 6.2 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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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 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 2011 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 km | 420'000 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: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 3.0 engine BMW 5 sērija 2011 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2011 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 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 litres | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.9 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`460 | 2`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 10 800 | |
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