BMW 3 series 2012 vs BMW 5 series 2010
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 9.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.3 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 70 litres | |
910 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 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 | |
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 | |
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`045 | 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 (€): | 10 400 | 11 000 | |
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