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	218 HP
Torque:	250 NM	250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7.2 seconds	8.3 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 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.9	9.6
Real fuel consumption:	9.3 l/100km	10.6 l/100km
	The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:	63 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	790 km in combined cycle	720 km in combined cycle
	1030 km on highway	970 km on highway
	670 km with real consumption	660 km with real consumption
	BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type
Wheel drive type:	4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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):	2`010	2`150

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 (€):	7000	4000
Rating in user reviews:	7.7/10	8.3/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has 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

Drive type

Engines

Dimensions