BMW 3 series engine produces 71 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
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Fuel tank capacity:
40 litres
46 litres
740 km with real consumption
630 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance:
147 mm (5.8 inches)
146 mm (5.7 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.71 m
4.96 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.48 m
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:
375 litres
410 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 35 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.
