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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 200 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 3 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. 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. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 3 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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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 | Coupe | 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 | 296 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 :1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1961 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1395 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
