BMW 3 series 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2005

	BMW 3 series 2007 - 2008	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:	7.3 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 2.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.2	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 2.3 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 345 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:	870 km in combined cycle	730 km in combined cycle
	1100 km on highway	980 km on highway
	630 km with real consumption	650 km with real consumption
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`060	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 (€):	4200	4400
Rating in user reviews:	7.7/10	8.3/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has more power more dynamic lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage higher safety	BMW 5 sērija has roomier boot higher ratings in user reviews
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BMW 3 series 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2005

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions