BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 75 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 120 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):
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Fuel tank capacity:
59 litres
66 litres
840 km with real consumption
840 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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:
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530 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
480 litres
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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.
