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 - 3.0 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 340 HP | 113 - 374 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 - 700 NM | 250 - 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 - 8.3 seconds | 4.5 - 8.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.4 - 6.3 | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 - 143 mm (5.5 - 5.6 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: | 4.96 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 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 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1510 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 60 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: | 12.4 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`529 | ~ 2`266 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 37 400 | 24 200 | |
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