BMW 3 series 2006 vs BMW 5 series 2003

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	BMW 3 series 2006 - 2010	BMW 5 series 2003 - 2007
Body:	Coupe	Sedan
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	2.0 - 3.0	2.0 - 4.8
Performance
Power:	156 - 306 HP	163 - 367 HP
Torque:	200 - 580 NM	210 - 560 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	5.4 - 8.9 seconds	5.5 - 9.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.8 - 9.9	5.9 - 11.0
	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 1.1 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:	4.58 m	4.84 m
Width:	1.78 m	1.85 m
Height:	1.40 m	1.47 m
	BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 26 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	440 litres	520 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	no data	520 litres
	BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 80 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:	11 meters	11 meters
Gross weight (kg):	~ 1`998	~ 2`119

Safety:	no data
Quality:	above average	average
Average price (€):	7400	4400
Rating in user reviews:	7.7/10	8.3/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption fewer faults	BMW 5 sērija has roomier boot higher ratings in user reviews lower price
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BMW 3 series 2006 vs BMW 5 series 2003

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions