BMW 5 series 2010 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 102 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2012: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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 2010 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 2010 3.0 engine BMW 3 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 28 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 11 600 | |
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