BMW 5 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 42 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 7.2 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 32 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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