BMW 5 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008

	BMW 5 series 2007 - 2007	BMW 3 series 2008 - 2012
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
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:	8.7 seconds	9.4 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):	5.6	5.4
Real fuel consumption:	7.4 l/100km	6.3 l/100km
	The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 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 30 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	61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1250 km in combined cycle	1120 km in combined cycle
	1520 km on highway	1380 km on highway
	940 km with real consumption	960 km with real consumption
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`060	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 (€):	7600	5800
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