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):
4.4 - 7.3
4.5 - 9.9
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 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!
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 27 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
520 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
12.6 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:
~ 2`064 kg
~ 2`309 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`505 kg
~ 1`696 kg
Load capacity:
~ 559 kg
~ 613 kg
BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
