BMW 3 series 2000 vs BMW 5 series 1995

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BMW 3 series
2000 - 2003
BMW 5 series
1995 - 2000
Body: CabrioSedan
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol)2.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 143 - 231 HP115 - 286 HP
Torque: 200 - 300 NM190 - 440 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 - 11 seconds6.2 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.7 - 10.05.9 - 12.2
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series.
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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: 300 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
300 litresno data
BMW 5 series has more luggage space.
BMW 3 series has 160 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 10 meters11 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`949~ 2`077
Safety:
Quality:
below average

average
Average price (€): 46002200
Rating in user reviews: 7.8/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
BMW 5 sērija has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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