BMW 5 series 1998 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 390 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 32 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 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 (kg): | 2`310 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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