BMW 3 series 2006 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2006 3.0 engine BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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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 | |
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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): | 2`055 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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