BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 28 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
480 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
12 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.7 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:
2`225 kg
1`955 kg
Net weight:
1`615 kg
1`405 kg
Load capacity:
610 kg
550 kg
BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
