BMW 3 series 2001 vs BMW 5 series 1995
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.5 | 2.0 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 192 HP | 115 - 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 - 330 NM | 190 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 - 12 seconds | 6.2 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 9.5 | 5.9 - 12.2 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.8 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: | 4.26 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 52 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 150 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`874 | ~ 2`077 | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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