BMW 3 series 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2020
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| BMW 3 series is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas BMW 5 series is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 2.0 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 - 382 HP | 163 - 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 580 NM | 290 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 8.4 seconds | 3.8 - 7.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 - 9.4 | 5.2 - 10.7 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 - 147 mm (5.1 - 5.8 inches) | 131 - 150 mm (5.2 - 5.9 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 25 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
480 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 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): | ~ 2`159 | ~ 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 36 200 | 47 800 | |
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