BMW 5 series 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2005

	BMW 5 series 2005 - 2007	BMW 3 series 2005 - 2007
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.5 Petrol	2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	218 HP	218 HP
Torque:	250 NM	250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8.3 seconds	7.5 seconds
	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 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	9.6	9.2
Real fuel consumption:	10.6 l/100km	9.5 l/100km
	The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	720 km in combined cycle	680 km in combined cycle
	970 km on highway	900 km on highway
	660 km with real consumption	660 km with real consumption
	BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type
Wheel drive type:	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)	4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:	350'000 km	350'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	7 years	7 years
Dimensions
Length:	4.84 m	4.52 m
Width:	1.85 m	1.82 m
Height:	1.47 m	1.42 m
	BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 32 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:	520 litres	460 litres
	BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:	11 meters	11 meters
Gross weight (kg):	2`150	2`060

Safety:
Quality:	average	above average
	BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€):	4200	3800
Rating in user reviews:	8.3/10	7.7/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 5 sērija has more full fuel tank mileage roomier boot higher ratings in user reviews	BMW 3 sērija has more dynamic lower fuel consumption higher safety lower price
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BMW 5 series 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2005

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Engines

Dimensions