BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2005

	BMW 3 series 2005 - 2007	BMW 5 series 2005 - 2007
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	2.5 Petrol	2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	218 HP	177 HP
Torque:	250 NM	230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7.9 seconds	9.5 seconds
	BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	9.2	9.5
Real fuel consumption:	9.9 l/100km	10.7 l/100km
	The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:	63 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	680 km in combined cycle	730 km in combined cycle
	910 km on highway	980 km on highway
	630 km with real consumption	650 km with real consumption
	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.

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	350'000 km	350'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	7 years	7 years
Dimensions
Length:	4.52 m	4.84 m
Width:	1.82 m	1.85 m
Height:	1.44 m	1.49 m
	BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 32 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	460 litres	500 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1385 litres	no data
	BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:	11 meters	11 meters
Gross weight (kg):	2`040	2`180

Safety:
Quality:	above average	average
	BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€):	4000	4600
Rating in user reviews:	7.7/10	8.3/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has more power more dynamic lower fuel consumption higher safety lower price	BMW 5 sērija has more full fuel tank mileage roomier boot higher ratings in user reviews
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BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2005

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions