BMW 3 series 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 71 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.9 | 2.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 2100 km in combined cycle | 2190 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 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 | |
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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: | 375 litres | 410 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 35 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 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`265 kg | 2`560 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`740 kg | 1`895 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 665 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 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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