2013 BMW 3 Series vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, both 2013 BMW 3 Series and 2013 BMW 5 Series were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 238 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 132 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
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2013 BMW 3 Series | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 3 Series | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1683 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2031 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1434 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |