BMW 3 series 2003 vs BMW 5 series 2000

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BMW 3 series
2003 - 2006
BMW 5 series
2000 - 2004
Body: CoupeSedan
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.0 - 3.02.0 - 4.4

Performance

Power: 143 - 231 HP136 - 286 HP
Torque: 200 - 410 NM210 - 440 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.5 - 10 seconds6.2 - 11 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.7 - 9.65.9 - 12.2
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.8 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.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.49 m4.78 m
Width: 1.76 m1.80 m
Height: 1.37 m1.44 m
BMW 3 series is smaller.
BMW 3 series is 29 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 410 litres460 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space.
BMW 3 series has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 10 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.3 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`935~ 2`106
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 44002800
Rating in user reviews: 8.2/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
BMW 5 sērija has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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