BMW 3 series 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. BMW 3 series is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 - 374 HP | 184 - 400 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 580 NM | 290 - 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 8.9 seconds | 4.6 - 8.2 seconds | |
| 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): | 1.9 - 7.6 | 4.3 - 7.3 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 - 141 mm (5.1 - 5.6 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 23 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1700 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`266 kg | ~ 2`463 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`704 kg | ~ 1`737 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 562 kg | ~ 726 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 23 800 | |
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