BMW 3 series 2010 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
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`300 | |
| 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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