BMW 5 series 1981 vs BMW 3 series 1983
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BMW 5 series
1981 - 1988
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BMW 518 | 90 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 518i | 105 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 520i | 129 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 520i | 129 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 520i | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 520i | 125 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 520i | 129 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 520i | 129 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 524d | 86 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 524td | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 524td | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 525e | 129 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 525e | 129 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 525e | 129 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 525i | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 525i | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 528i | 184 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 528i | 184 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 535i | 218 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 535i | 218 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 3 series
1983 - 1991
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BMW 316 | 90 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 316 | 90 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 102 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 316i | 102 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 99 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 316i | 99 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318i | 113 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318i | 113 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318i | 105 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318i | 105 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320i | 129 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320i | 129 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320i | 129 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320i | 129 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320i | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320i | 125 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 323i | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 323i | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 324d | 86 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 324d | 86 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 324td | 116 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 324td | 116 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 325e | 129 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325e | 129 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325i | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325i | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325i | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325i | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325iX | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 325iX | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 325iX | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 325iX | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD) Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 5 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
1.8 - 3.4 1.6 - 2.7
Performance
Power:
86 - 218 HP 86 - 170 HP
Torque:
140 - 310 NM 140 - 230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.2 - 18 seconds 8.3 - 18 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1 - 11.0 6.9 - 10.0
BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. select the car version ! Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance:
140 - 152 mm (5.5 - 6 inches) 125 - 140 mm (4.9 - 5.5 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:
4.62 m 4.32 m
Width:
1.70 m 1.64 m
Height:
1.42 m 1.38 m
BMW 5 series is larger.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres 425 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
no data 425 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity.
Turning diameter:
11 meters 11 meters
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`798 ~ 1`610
Safety:
no data no data
Quality:
no data no data
Average price (€):
7200 4200
Pros and Cons:
BMW 5 sērija has
higher ground clearance roomier boot
BMW 3 sērija has
available with 4x4 drive lower fuel consumption lower price
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