BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 71 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
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Fuel tank capacity:
40 litres
46 litres
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:
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.
