BMW 5 series 2020 vs BMW 3 series 2018
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| BMW 5 series is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 3 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.4 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 530 HP | 113 - 382 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 - 750 NM | 250 - 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 - 7.9 seconds | 4.4 - 8.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 - 10.7 | 4.5 - 9.4 | |
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BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 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! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 131 - 150 mm (5.2 - 5.9 inches) | 130 - 147 mm (5.1 - 5.8 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 25 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 480 litres | |
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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 | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 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 (kg): | ~ 2`450 | ~ 2`159 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 48 400 | 31 400 | |
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