BMW 3 series 1995 vs BMW 5 series 1995

 
BMW 3 series
1995 - 1999
BMW 5 series
1995 - 2000
Body: CabrioSedan
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 170 HP170 HP
Torque: 245 NM245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: n/a seconds8.5 seconds
BMW 3 series and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data9.4
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres70 litres
660 km with real consumption720 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years7 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.43 m4.78 m
Width: 1.71 m1.80 m
Height: 1.35 m1.44 m
BMW 3 series is smaller.
BMW 3 series is 35 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 9 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 9 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 230 litres460 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space.
BMW 3 series has 230 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: no data11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`8051`985
Safety:
Quality:
below average

below average
BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 78005200
Rating in user reviews: 7.0/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons:
    BMW 5 sērija has
    • roomier boot
    • higher safety
    • higher ratings in user reviews
    • lower price
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