BMW 5 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008

	BMW 5 series 2007 - 2007	BMW 3 series 2008 - 2012
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.0 Diesel	2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	163 HP	143 HP
Torque:	340 NM	300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8.6 seconds	9.3 seconds
	BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.1	4.7
Real fuel consumption:	6.4 l/100km	5.8 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 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1370 km in combined cycle	1290 km in combined cycle
	1620 km on highway	1480 km on highway
	1090 km with real consumption	1050 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.

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:	18 years	18 years
Dimensions
Length:	4.84 m	4.53 m
Width:	1.85 m	1.82 m
Height:	1.47 m	1.42 m
	BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 31 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`050	1`950

Safety:	no data	no data
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 (€):	7000	6200
Rating in user reviews:	8.0/10	7.3/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 5 sērija has more power more dynamic more full fuel tank mileage roomier boot higher ratings in user reviews	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption lower price
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BMW 5 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions