BMW 5 series 1995 vs BMW 3 series 1998

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BMW 5 series
1995 - 2000
BMW 3 series
1998 - 2001
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 5 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 4.41.9 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 115 - 286 HP105 - 231 HP
Torque: 190 - 440 NM165 - 390 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.2 - 12 seconds6.5 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.9 - 12.25.7 - 10.0
BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.78 m4.47 m
Width: 1.80 m1.74 m
Height: 1.44 m1.42 m
BMW 5 series is larger.
BMW 5 series is 31 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres440 litres
BMW 5 series has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`077~ 1`936
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

low
Average price (€): 22002000
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 7.5/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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