BMW 3 series 1985 vs BMW 5 series 1981
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 11 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 10.0 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 420'000 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: | 15 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 30 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 35 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| 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`605 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4200 | |
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