BMW 5 series 2019 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (BMW 5 series) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (BMW 3 series), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| 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 | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 25 400 | 22 200 | |
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