BMW 3 series 2000 vs BMW 5 series 2000

 
BMW 3 series
2000 - 2003
BMW 5 series
2000 - 2004
Body: CoupeEstate car / wagon
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 231 HP231 HP
Torque: 300 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7 seconds7.7 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 0.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.611.0
Real fuel consumption: 11.1 l/100km11.0 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 650 km in combined cycle630 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway860 km on highway
560 km with real consumption630 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 460'000 km460'000 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: 4.49 m4.80 m
Width: 1.76 m1.80 m
Height: 1.37 m1.44 m
BMW 3 series is smaller.
BMW 3 series is 31 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 410 litres410 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1525 litres
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`9652`275
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

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 (€): 24002200
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
BMW 5 sērija has
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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