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
8.7
Real fuel consumption:
10.6 l/100km
10.7 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 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
800 km in combined cycle
600 km with real consumption
650 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
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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.
