BMW 5 series 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2001
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 163 HP | 184 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 390 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
1110 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
840 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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: | 4.80 m | 4.48 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 32 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 435 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | no data | |
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 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`315 | 2`165 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | below 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 (€): | 2200 | 2200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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