BMW 5 series 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2006

	BMW 5 series 2005 - 2007	BMW 3 series 2006 - 2008
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	3.0 Diesel	3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	231 HP	197 HP
Torque:	500 NM	400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7 seconds	7.7 seconds
	BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.7	6.5
Real fuel consumption:	8.3 l/100km	7.6 l/100km
	The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	900 km in combined cycle	930 km in combined cycle
	1160 km on highway	1120 km on highway
	840 km with real consumption	800 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	420'000 km	420'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	5 years	5 years
Dimensions
Length:	4.84 m	4.52 m
Width:	1.85 m	1.82 m
Height:	1.49 m	1.44 m
	BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 32 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:	500 litres	460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	no data	1385 litres
	BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:	11 meters	11 meters
Gross weight (kg):	2`280	no data

Safety:
Quality:	average	above average
	BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€):	4400	4200
Rating in user reviews:	8.3/10	7.7/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 5 sērija has more power more dynamic roomier boot higher ratings in user reviews	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption higher safety
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BMW 5 series 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2006

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions