Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 3 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
1.6 - 2.8
1.8 - 4.0
Performance
Power:
90 - 193 HP
113 - 286 HP
Torque:
141 - 280 NM
162 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.3 - 15 seconds
6.3 - 14 seconds
In general, BMW 5 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 3 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5 - 10.0
7.0 - 12.0
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more 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!
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 29 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1200 litres
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
10 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
