BMW 3 series 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 374 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.9 | |
| BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija, BMW X4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW 8 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 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 3.0 engine BMW 5 sērija 2020 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 25 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 530 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 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: | 2`245 kg | 2`455 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`745 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 710 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 41 800 | |
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