BMW 5 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 54 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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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: | 560 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 100 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| 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. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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