BMW 3 series 1995 vs BMW 5 series 1995

 
BMW 3 series
1995 - 1999
BMW 5 series
1995 - 2000
Body: CoupeSedan
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 170 HP170 HP
Torque: 245 NM245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8 seconds8.5 seconds
BMW 3 series and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.09.4
Real fuel consumption: 9.3 l/100km9.6 l/100km
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 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 720 km in combined cycle740 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway970 km on highway
690 km with real consumption720 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years7 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.43 m4.78 m
Width: 1.71 m1.80 m
Height: 1.37 m1.44 m
BMW 3 series is smaller.
BMW 3 series is 35 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 9 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 435 litres460 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space.
BMW 3 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 10 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7701`985
Safety:
Quality:
below average

below average
BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 30003200
Rating in user reviews: 7.1/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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