BMW 3 Series vs 5 Series comparison REVIEW - which one for whom?

This is our in-depth comparison review BMW 3 Series vs 5 Series. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology. 00:00 BMW 3 Series vs 5 Series 01:17 Length and suspension 02:54 Engine comparison 03:22 Quality comparison 04:23 3 Series Cockpit 08:00 3 Series rear seats 08:48 5 Series rear seats 10:08 5 Series Cockpit 12:28 Trunk comparison 14:50 Engine details 15:58 Acceleration 3 Series 320i 17:53 Agile driving 3 Series 19:50 Assistance systems 3 Series 21:02 Driving fun 3 Series 25:48 Acceleration 5 Series 520i 27:26 Comfort and NVH comparison 30:37 Assistance and fun 5 Series 33:47 Assist plus 5 Series 34:59 Fuel economy mpg 35:14 Price comparison 35:48 BMW 3 Series or 5 Series? 37:42 Lea's choice #bmw #bmw3series Data & facts: BMW 3 Series vs 5 Series Length 4,71 m 185“ vs 5,06 m 199“ 35 cm 14“ difference 3 Series G20 Facelift: New suspension setup with stiffer rear dampers Base suspension, fixed M Sport or adaptive M 5 Series G60: Base suspension, fixed M Sport or adaptive professional with rear-axle steering Interior 3 Series: Base steering wheel animal free unless M Sport Fabric seats, perforated Sensatec or M Performtex fabric/microfibre mix in M Sport or M Performance models Optional animal skin 480 l trunk sedan Interior 5 Series: Base steering wheel animal free unless M Sport Veganza or perforated Veganza leatherette, optional comfort seats, optional animal skin 520 l trunk sedan (40 l more) Engine lineup: 3 Series 2 l 4cyl and 3 l 6cyl P and D 2 l 4cyl PHEV battery bigger now at 19,5 kWh net (11 kW charging) 320i 184 hp 7,4 s 1590 kg (210 kg lighter) 52.000 Euro (47 k USD), fully specced 70.000 Euro 5 Series 2 l 4cyl and 3 l 6cyl P and D (pure 6-cyl P just in Northern America) 2 l 4cyl and 3 l 6cyl PHEV 520i 190 hp 7,5 s 1800 kg 59.000 Euro, fully specced 80.000 Euro Test consumption for both: 7 l / 100 km - 34 mpg US - 41 mpg UK ►Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/user/autogefuehl?sub_confirmation=1 ►Also subscribe to our YouTube shorts channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thomasautogefuhl?sub_confirmation=1 ►Follow us on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok @autogefuehl ►Sustainability in the automotive industry documentary: https://youtu.be/-8gNXlRGngA?si=bCdeJZORRHNcVmV2 Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. Since there can be sponsored messages or product integration from partners, which are clearly and transparently pointed out, for legal reasons the videos are marked with the YouTube standard info message that a video contains advertising or product placements. WATCH OUT FOR SPAM/FAKE ACCOUNTS. Across YouTube/Whatsapp/Telegram etc., you'll find fake accounts taking the identity of original channels or people claiming to work on the behalf of original channels, they sometimes even use the same profile pic, similar names and include a telephone number in the name or their comments, trying to get you to message them on Whatsapp or Telegram. DO NOT MESSAGE THEM, they are trying to get your personal details, bank accounts etc. and in the end, they will ask for money or they will misuse your bank account. They promise you giveaways, prices, payment etc. Do not fall for these cheap tricks and PLEASE HELP everyone and MARK THEIR MESSAGES and their whole accounts/channels as Spam and/or report their telephone numbers/Whatsapp to the police. We from Autogefuehl will never ask for your bank details. Check out our original channel marked with the verified badge. We do have other official channels, so you can identify them and also subscribe if you like e.g. in your native language. French & Arabic are translated using Dubly.AI. Try it for free here: https://go.dubly.ai/autogefuehl YouTube Shorts channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thomasautogefuhl?sub_confirmation=1 Autogefühl Deutsch: https://youtube.com/@AutogefuehlDeutsch?sub_confirmation=1 Spanish: Auto Sensación - Prueba de coches a fondo https://youtube.com/@autosensación?sub_confirmation=1 Nederlands: Autogevoel https://youtube.com/@Autogevoel?sub_confirmation=1 Autogefuehl Français: https://youtube.com/@AutogefuehlFrancais?sub_confirmation=1 Korean: 오토센스 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6S_5hXKrjJ87xOg9GE_AHA Chinese: 車之感 https://www.youtube.com/@AutogefuhlChinese Japanese: カー フィーリング https://youtube.com/channel/UC8wumItayAPJnk059DLa30g Russian: Авто Чувство https://www.youtube.com/c/%D0%90%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%8F%D0%90%D0%B2%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B8%D0%BB%D1%8F Ukrainian: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQRoCL18zseofcaZ12E7RhA Portugese: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPN9LoZsvmKt6gZlJM93JUQ Arabian: حس السيارات https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYSBKhMY_UpvcU1_4j8xJcg BMW theme channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUeo4Kjlq7F2XrTwyXUYcA EV theme channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_KxbHUPuqC8JaUmDV9bGSQ

Added 17 Apr 2026