BMW 3 series 2003 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.9 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 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: | 4.47 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 31 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 460 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 20 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`925 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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