BMW 3 series 1987 vs BMW 5 series 1985
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 164 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 10 NM less than BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
| By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 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: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 30 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | 425 litres | no data | |
| BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 35 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 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 (kg): | 1`605 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5000 | |
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