BMW 3 series 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2007

	BMW 3 series 2008 - 2012	BMW 5 series 2007 - 2007
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
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:	9.4 seconds	8.7 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):	5.4	5.6
Real fuel consumption:	6.3 l/100km	7.4 l/100km
	The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:	61 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1120 km in combined cycle	1250 km in combined cycle
	1380 km on highway	1520 km on highway
	960 km with real consumption	940 km with real consumption
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`060

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 (€):	5600	6600
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