BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 28 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
9.0
Real fuel consumption:
10.2 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway
970 km on highway
780 km with real consumption
690 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.43 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.70 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.39 m
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 29 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
435 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1200 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 25 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.
