BMW 5 series 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
BMW 5 series
2000 - 2003
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 192 HP192 HP
Torque: 245 NM245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 seconds8.4 seconds
BMW 5 series and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.09.5
Real fuel consumption: 10.6 l/100km10.4 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle660 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway870 km on highway
660 km with real consumption600 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 440'000 km440'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years7 years

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`0401`955
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 (€): 28002200
Rating in user reviews: 8.5/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher ratings in user reviews
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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