BMW 5 series 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2000

 
BMW 5 series
2000 - 2004
BMW 3 series
2000 - 2003
Body: Estate car / wagonCoupe
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 231 HP231 HP
Torque: 300 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.7 seconds7 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 0.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.09.6
Real fuel consumption: 11.0 l/100km11.1 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.4 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 210 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 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 630 km in combined cycle650 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway900 km on highway
630 km with real consumption560 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 460'000 km460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years7 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.80 m4.49 m
Width: 1.80 m1.76 m
Height: 1.44 m1.37 m
BMW 5 series is larger.
BMW 5 series is 31 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 410 litres410 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1525 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11 meters10 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`2751`965
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

below average
BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 20002600
Rating in user reviews: 8.5/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
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