BMW 5 series 1981 vs BMW 3 series 1986
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 55 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.6 l/100km | 10.3 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 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 510 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 6 sērija | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
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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 | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 425 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 35 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4200 | |
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