BMW 5 series 2023 vs BMW 3 series 2025
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 5 series) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 375 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 4.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 16.20 € | no data | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 34 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`435 kg | 2`315 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`982 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 453 kg | 555 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 52 000 | 34 000 | |
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