BMW 3 series 2006 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 15 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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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. 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 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2006 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2006 3.0 engine BMW 5 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.47 m | |
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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 | |
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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`050 | 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 (€): | 7400 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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