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 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
7.6
Real fuel consumption:
10.9 l/100km
9.7 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
860 km in combined cycle
780 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway
1030 km on highway
640 km with real consumption
610 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Ground clearance:
141 mm (5.6 inches)
145 mm (5.7 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
9 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.90 m
4.62 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.43 m
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 28 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
480 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
11.9 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight (kg):
2`380
2`120
Safety:
The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
