BMW 3 series 2010 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 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: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 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`180 | 2`315 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 600 | 10 600 | |
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