BMW 5 series engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 110 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
4.7
Fuel tank capacity:
46 litres
57 litres
560 km with real consumption
910 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Ground clearance:
146 mm (5.7 inches)
145 mm (5.7 inches)
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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:
410 litres
480 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
12.2 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 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 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
