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: | 218 HP | 184 HP | |
Torque: | 450 NM | 380 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1550 km in combined cycle | |
1350 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
890 km with real consumption | 1110 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: | 280'000 km | 330'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, 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 | 4.90 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 4 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 520 litres | |
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
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`025 | 2`230 | |
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 (€): | 12 800 | 12 400 | |
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