BMW 3 series 1994 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 55 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 42 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 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 135 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: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 41 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 14 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 290 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 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`770 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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