BMW 3 series 2010 vs BMW 5 series 2011
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 75 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 140 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| 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 5 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 29 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 310 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.9 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): | 2`055 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 11 600 | |
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