BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 75 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
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Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
59 litres
840 km with real consumption
840 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Ground clearance:
139 mm (5.5 inches)
135 mm (5.3 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.96 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.44 m
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 25 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 4 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:
12.4 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 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.
