BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 28 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
10.0 l/100km
9.7 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 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
880 km in combined cycle
1180 km on highway
1120 km on highway
700 km with real consumption
640 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
380'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.
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.
BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better.
