BMW 7 series 2003 vs BMW 7 series 2005

 
BMW 7 series
2003 - 2005
BMW 7 series
2005 - 2008
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 231 HP258 HP
Torque: 300 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds7.9 seconds
BMW 7 series 2005 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 7 series 2003 engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 7 series 2005, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.010.0
The BMW 7 series 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
BMW 7 series 2003 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series 2003 could require 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 88 litres88 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 800 km in combined cycle880 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway1170 km on highway
BMW 7 series 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 460'000 km380'000 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 7 series 2003 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 7 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW Z4Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series 2005 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 5.17 m5.18 m
Width: 1.90 m1.90 m
Height: 1.49 m1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 7 series 2003 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series 2005, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 7 series 2003 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres500 litres
Turning diameter: 13 meters13 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`4002`415
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 42006200
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 7 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
BMW 7 sērija has
  • more power
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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