BMW 7 series 2003 vs BMW 7 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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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 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.0 | |
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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 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 380'000 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 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Installed 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. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2003 3.0 engine BMW 7 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| BMW 7 series 2003 is 15 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 litres | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series 2003 is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series 2005, which means BMW 7 series 2003 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 2`415 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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