BMW 3 series 1993 vs BMW 5 series 1993

 
BMW 3 series
1993 - 1998
BMW 5 series
1993 - 1995
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.5 Diesel2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 143 HP115 HP
Torque: 260 NM222 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds13 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series engine produces 28 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 38 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.37.1
Real fuel consumption: 7.5 l/100km7.4 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres80 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 890 km in combined cycle1120 km in combined cycle
860 km with real consumption1080 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 10 years10 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 5 sērijaUsed also on BMW 3 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.43 m4.72 m
Width: 1.70 m1.75 m
Height: 1.39 m1.41 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 litres460 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 meters11 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`8251`975
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

above average
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
Average price (€): 24003600
Rating in user reviews: 7.2/10 8.2/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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