Compare BMW 3 Series E46 Sedan vs BMW 5 Series E39 LCI Sedan
Variants
316i
318i
318i AT
320d
320i
320i AT
323i
323i AT
328i
328i AT
330d
330i
330i AT
330xd
330xi
330xi AT
520d
520i
520i AT
525d
525d AT
525i
525i AT
530d
530d AT
530i
530i AT
535i
535i AT
540i
540i AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
460 L / 16.2 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.3 m / 37.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
Size | Height
1435 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length
4471 mm / 176.0 in
4775 mm / 188.0 in
Size | Width
1739 mm / 68.5 in
Wheelbase
2725 mm / 107.3 in
2830 mm / 111.4 in
Performance
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Reviews
Neofiliac score
52%
78%
Pros
- Interesting M54 and M57 engine options
- Easy to DIY
- Simple and classy exterior design
- Classy yet sporty design
- No gimmicks
- Good towing capacity
- Great M54 engine
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Functional interior
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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