BMW 5 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008

	BMW 5 series 2007 - 2010	BMW 3 series 2008 - 2012
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.5 Petrol	2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	218 HP	218 HP
Torque:	250 NM	250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7.4 seconds	6.9 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 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.7	7.2
Real fuel consumption:	9.5 l/100km	8.4 l/100km
	The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	900 km in combined cycle	870 km in combined cycle
	1180 km on highway	1120 km on highway
	730 km with real consumption	750 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	350'000 km	350'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	7 years	7 years
Dimensions
Length:	4.84 m	4.53 m
Width:	1.85 m	1.82 m
Height:	1.49 m	1.44 m
	BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 31 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
	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`205	2`030

Safety:	no data	no data
Quality:	average	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 (€):	6200	5800
Rating in user reviews:	8.0/10	7.3/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 5 sērija has roomier boot higher ratings in user reviews	BMW 3 sērija has more dynamic lower fuel consumption lower price
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BMW 5 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions