BMW 3 series 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2007

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BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
BMW 5 series
2007 - 2010
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.6 - 3.02.0 - 4.8

Performance

Power: 122 - 306 HP163 - 367 HP
Torque: 160 - 580 NM210 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.5 - 11.9 seconds5.2 - 9.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.7 - 9.75.1 - 11.4
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
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Ground clearance: 140 - 144 mm (5.5 - 5.7 inches)142 mm (5.6 inches)

Dimensions

Length: 4.53 m4.84 m
Width: 1.82 m1.85 m
Height: 1.42 m1.47 m
BMW 3 series is smaller.
BMW 3 series is 31 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres560 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data520 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space.
BMW 3 series has 100 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 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.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`023~ 2`139
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 58007600
Rating in user reviews: 7.3/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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