BMW 3 series 2013 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 70 litres | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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: | 11.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`360 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 200 | 10 800 | |
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