BMW 5 series 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but BMW 5 series torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 57 litres | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 28 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1670 litres | 1500 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 65 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 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.7 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`435 kg | 2`155 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`785 kg | 1`605 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 650 kg | 550 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. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 8800 | |
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