BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
4.4
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
57 litres
910 km with real consumption
910 km with real consumption
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:
10 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW X5
Installed on at least 6 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.
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:
530 litres
480 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
12.1 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.8 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
