BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
6.6
Real fuel consumption:
7.1 l/100km
7.5 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1010 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway
1080 km on highway
980 km with real consumption
810 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Ground clearance:
143 mm (5.6 inches)
140 mm (5.5 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.44 m
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 31 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1650 litres
1385 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 40 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 265 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.9 meters
11 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.
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.
