BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
5.1
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
70 litres
900 km with real consumption
940 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance:
145 mm (5.7 inches)
141 mm (5.6 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
280'000 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 3 series engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
17 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.46 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 28 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
520 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series.
Gross weight (kg):
2`060
2`320
Safety:
The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
