BMW 5 series 2010 vs BMW 3 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.1 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 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 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 90 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 | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2012: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
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: | 9 years | 9 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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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: | 560 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | 1500 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.6 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`420 | 2`205 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 10 200 | |
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