BMW 3 series 2001 vs BMW 5 series 2000

 
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
BMW 5 series
2000 - 2003
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 231 HP231 HP
Torque: 300 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.4 seconds7.6 seconds
BMW 3 series and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.011.0
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 570 km in combined cycle630 km in combined cycle
760 km on highway880 km on highway
520 km with real consumption630 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: 38% front and 62% rear torque distribution via planetary gears. ADB-X (Automatic Differential Brake) electronic traction control system provides differential locking functions.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 460'000 km460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years7 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.47 m4.78 m
Width: 1.74 m1.80 m
Height: 1.42 m1.44 m
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 litres460 litres
BMW 3 series has 20 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): 2`0602`100
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 (€): 22002800
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • has 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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