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 2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.4
6.9
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
940 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway
1030 km on highway
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
8 years
8 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.32 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.64 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.38 m
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 30 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
404 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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425 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 56 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
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.
