BMW 5 series 1991 vs BMW 3 series 1995

 
BMW 5 series
1991 - 1995
BMW 3 series
1995 - 1998
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.5 Petrol

Performance

Power: 192 HP170 HP
Torque: 250 NM245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds9 seconds
BMW 5 series engine produces 22 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 5 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.510.0
Real fuel consumption: 10.7 l/100km9.7 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 840 km in combined cycle650 km in combined cycle
740 km with real consumption670 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.72 m4.43 m
Width: 1.75 m1.70 m
Height: 1.42 m1.39 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 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres435 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 meters10 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): 2`1151`805
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

low
BMW 5 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 36002200
Rating in user reviews: 8.2/10 7.2/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • has 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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