BMW 5 series 2016 vs BMW 3 series 2015

 
BMW 5 series
2016 - 2020
BMW 3 series
2015 - 2018
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 265 HP313 HP
Torque: 620 NM630 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.4 seconds4.8 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 5 series engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.2no data
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres48 litres
890 km with real consumption590 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Ground clearance: 139 mm (5.5 inches)145 mm (5.7 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 9 years16 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērijaInstalled on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.94 m4.63 m
Width: 1.87 m1.81 m
Height: 1.48 m1.43 m
BMW 5 series is larger.
BMW 5 series is 30 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 530 litres480 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity.
BMW 5 series has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 12.05 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.35 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight (kg): 2`3852`180
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

below average
BMW 3 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better
Average price (€): 30 40023 200
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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