BMW 5 series 2024 vs BMW 3 series 2025
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Hybrid | 3.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.1 | 7.9 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 6.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 1020 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 147 mm (5.8 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 | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 35 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1510 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 70 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 190 litres). | |||
| 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`875 kg | 2`425 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`210 kg | 1`830 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 665 kg | 595 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 25 800 | |
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