BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2005

	BMW 3 series 2005 - 2008	BMW 5 series 2005 - 2007
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	3.0 Diesel	3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	231 HP	231 HP
Torque:	500 NM	500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6.6 seconds	6.6 seconds
	BMW 3 series and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.2	7.6
Real fuel consumption:	7.1 l/100km	7.9 l/100km
	The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:	61 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	840 km in combined cycle	920 km in combined cycle
	1050 km on highway	1140 km on highway
	850 km with real consumption	880 km with real consumption
	BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type
Wheel drive type:	4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:	420'000 km	420'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	5 years	5 years
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):	2`155	2`150

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 (€):	3800	4200
Rating in user reviews:	7.7/10	8.3/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption higher safety lower price	BMW 5 sērija has more full fuel tank mileage roomier boot higher ratings in user reviews
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BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2005

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Engines

Dimensions