BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 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!
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 32 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
410 litres
435 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1525 litres
1345 litres
Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 180 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 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.
