BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 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!
Dimensions
Length:
4.43 m
4.78 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.44 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 35 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 10 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 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.
