BMW 5 series 2016 vs BMW 3 series 2018

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BMW 5 series
2016 - 2020
BMW 3 series
2018 -
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel)2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid)

Performance

Power: 184 - 400 HP113 - 374 HP
Torque: 290 - 760 NM250 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.6 - 8.2 seconds4.5 - 8.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.3 - 7.34.4 - 6.3
BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, a BMW 5 series with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a BMW 3 series.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.5 inches)130 - 141 mm (5.1 - 5.6 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.94 m4.71 m
Width: 1.87 m1.83 m
Height: 1.50 m1.44 m
BMW 5 series is larger.
BMW 5 series is 23 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 570 litres500 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1700 litres1510 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity.
BMW 5 series has 70 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 190 litres).
Turning diameter: 12.2 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`463~ 2`266
Safety:
BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
low

below average
Average price (€): 28 40027 600
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
BMW 3 sērija has
  • petrol, diesel and hybrid engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
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