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):
7.3
8.4
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
10 years
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
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.
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
