BMW 3 series engine produces 1 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
8.6
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
750 km in combined cycle
930 km in combined cycle
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:
9 years
9 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.43 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.41 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 29 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres
460 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 25 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.
BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better
