BMW 3 series 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2007

	BMW 3 series 2008 - 2012	BMW 5 series 2007 - 2007
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.0 Diesel	2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	143 HP	163 HP
Torque:	300 NM	340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.3 seconds	8.6 seconds
	BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.7	5.1
Real fuel consumption:	5.8 l/100km	6.4 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 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:	61 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1290 km in combined cycle	1370 km in combined cycle
	1480 km on highway	1620 km on highway
	1050 km with real consumption	1090 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.

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	350'000 km	350'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	18 years	18 years
Dimensions
Length:	4.53 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 31 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
	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`950	2`050

Safety:	no data	no data
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 (€):	6000	8000
Rating in user reviews:	7.3/10	8.0/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption 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 2007

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions