BMW 3 series 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2007
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 272 HP | 218 HP | |
Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 54 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 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): | 8.0 | 8.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
The BMW 5 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
1010 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
570 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.53 m | 4.84 m | |
Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 31 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 520 litres | |
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`115 | 2`185 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | average | average | |
BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 5800 | 7600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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