BMW 5 series 2024 vs BMW 3 series 2022
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 - 313 HP | 150 - 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 - 650 NM | 250 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 7.8 seconds | 4.5 - 8.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.9 - 6.8 | 1.1 - 8.8 | |
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BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less 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. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 147 - 155 mm (5.8 - 6.1 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: | 5.06 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 35 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1510 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 70 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: | ~ 2`654 kg | ~ 2`330 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`982 kg | ~ 1`763 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 672 kg | ~ 567 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 25 800 | |
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