BMW 5 series 2017 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 81 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 180 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 40 litres | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X5 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 23 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1510 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 70 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 190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.4 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 (kg): | 2`425 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 25 800 | 22 600 | |
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