BMW 3 series 1991 vs BMW 5 series 1988
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BMW 3 series
1991 - 1998
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BMW 316i | 99 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 316i | 100 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 102 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 316i | 102 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318is | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318is | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318i | 113 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318i | 113 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318i | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318i | 115 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318is | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318is | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318tds | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 320i | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320i | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 323i | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 323i | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325i | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325i | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325td | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 325td | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 325tds | 143 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 325tds | 143 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 328i | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 328i | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 5 series
1988 - 1995
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BMW 518i | 113 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 518i | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 518i | 116 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 518iN | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 518iN | 116 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 520i | 129 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 520i | 129 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 520i | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 520i | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 524td | 116 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 524td | 116 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 525i | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 525i | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 525i | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 525i | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 525iX | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 525iX | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 525td | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 525td | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 525tds | 143 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 525tds | 143 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 530i | 188 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 530i | 188 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 530i | 218 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 530i | 218 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 535i | 211 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 535i | 211 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 540i | 286 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 540i V8 | 286 HP | Petrol | Manual
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD) Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 3 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
1.6 - 2.8 1.8 - 4.0
Performance
Power:
90 - 193 HP 113 - 286 HP
Torque:
141 - 280 NM 162 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.3 - 15 seconds 6.3 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5 - 10.0 7.0 - 12.0
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. select the car version !
Dimensions
Length:
4.43 m 4.72 m
Width:
1.70 m 1.75 m
Height:
1.39 m 1.41 m
BMW 3 series is smaller.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres 460 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
1200 litres no data
BMW 5 series has more luggage space.
Turning diameter:
10 meters 11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`755 ~ 1`999
Safety:
no data
Quality:
low above average
Average price (€):
2400 3600
Rating in user reviews:
7.2 /10
8.2 /10
Pros and Cons:
BMW 3 sērija has
lower fuel consumption for petrol engines better manoeuvrability lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
available with 4x4 drive lower fuel consumption for diesel engines roomier boot fewer faults higher ratings in user reviews
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