BMW 3 series 1983 vs BMW 5 series 1981
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped only with rear wheel drive. | |||
Engines: | 1.6 - 2.7 | 1.8 - 3.4 | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 86 - 170 HP | 86 - 218 HP | |
Torque: | 140 - 230 NM | 140 - 310 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 - 18 seconds | 7.2 - 18 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 - 10.0 | 7.1 - 11.0 | |
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Ground clearance: | 125 - 140 mm (4.9 - 5.5 inches) | 140 - 152 mm (5.5 - 6 inches) | |
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.32 m | 4.62 m | |
Width: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 30 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 460 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 35 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`610 | ~ 1`798 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 4800 | 7200 | |
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