BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 54 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
5.4
Real fuel consumption:
7.7 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 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
1120 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway
1380 km on highway
900 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine
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.
