BMW 5 series 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2012

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	BMW 5 series 2013 - 2016	BMW 3 series 2012 - 2015
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	2.0 - 4.4	1.6 - 3.0
Performance
Power:	143 - 560 HP	116 - 313 HP
Torque:	270 - 740 NM	220 - 630 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	4.4 - 9.7 seconds	4.8 - 11.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.5 - 9.9	4.1 - 8.2
	BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 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 - 141 mm (5.2 - 5.6 inches)	125 - 145 mm (4.9 - 5.7 inches)
Dimensions
Length:	4.91 m	4.62 m
Width:	1.86 m	1.81 m
Height:	1.46 m	1.43 m
	BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 28 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:	520 litres	480 litres
	BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:	12.6 meters	11.7 meters
	The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.9 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`309	~ 2`024

Safety:	no data
Quality:	below average	average
Average price (€):	17 000	12 600
Pros and Cons:	BMW 5 sērija has roomier boot	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption better manoeuvrability fewer faults lower price
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BMW 5 series 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2012

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions