BMW 3 series 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2005

	BMW 3 series 2007 - 2010	BMW 5 series 2005 - 2007
Body:	Coupe	Sedan
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.5 Petrol	2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	218 HP	177 HP
Torque:	250 NM	230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6.6 seconds	8.5 seconds
	BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.1	8.5
Real fuel consumption:	9.3 l/100km	9.5 l/100km
	The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:	63 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	880 km in combined cycle	820 km in combined cycle
	1140 km on highway	1090 km on highway
	670 km with real consumption	730 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:	7 years	7 years
Dimensions
Length:	4.58 m	4.84 m
Width:	1.78 m	1.85 m
Height:	1.40 m	1.47 m
	BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 26 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	440 litres	520 litres
	BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 80 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:	11 meters	11 meters
Gross weight (kg):	1`900	2`030

Safety:	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 (€):	7400	4400
Rating in user reviews:	7.7/10	8.3/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has more power more dynamic lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage	BMW 5 sērija has roomier boot higher ratings in user reviews lower price
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BMW 3 series 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2005

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions