Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
12 years
12 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.94 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.43 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 litres
480 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 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.75 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`200 kg
2`055 kg
Net weight:
1`540 kg
1`495 kg
Load capacity:
660 kg
560 kg
BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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
