BMW 5 series 2016 vs BMW 3 series 2015
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.5 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. BMW 5 series is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 - 530 HP | 116 - 326 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 - 760 NM | 220 - 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 - 7.8 seconds | 4.8 - 10.7 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 5 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 3 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 - 8.9 | 4.4 - 7.3 | |
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BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 131 - 150 mm (5.2 - 5.9 inches) | 127 - 145 mm (5 - 5.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 30 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`352 kg | ~ 2`064 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`676 kg | ~ 1`505 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 676 kg | ~ 559 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 22 800 | 22 000 | |
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