BMW 3 series 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2005

	BMW 3 series 2008 - 2008	BMW 5 series 2005 - 2007
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	1.6 Petrol	2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:	122 HP	163 HP
Torque:	160 NM	340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	10.9 seconds	8.6 seconds
	BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 180 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.9	5.9
Fuel tank capacity:	63 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1060 km in combined cycle	1180 km in combined cycle
	880 km with real consumption	1010 km with real consumption
	BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions
Length:	4.52 m	4.84 m
Width:	1.82 m	1.85 m
Height:	1.42 m	1.47 m
	BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 32 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	460 litres	520 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	no data	520 litres
	BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:	11 meters	11 meters
Gross weight (kg):	1`880	2`050

Safety:
Quality:	above average	average
	BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€):	4200	4400
Rating in user reviews:	7.7/10	8.3/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has higher safety lower price	BMW 5 sērija has more power more dynamic more full fuel tank mileage roomier boot higher ratings in user reviews
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BMW 3 series 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2005

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions