BMW 3 series 2013 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 102 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 130 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 28 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1670 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 65 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 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 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): | 2`125 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 10 400 | |
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