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BMW 3-Series (2016) vs. BMW 5-Series (2015) Specs

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2016 BMW 3-Series and 2015 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2016 2015  
Model BMW 3-Series BMW 5-Series  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
180 hp@4000
280 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
3.0L I6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
255 hp@4000
413 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.6 in 116.9 in -6.3 in
Length 182.5 in 193.4 in -10.9 in
Width 71.3 in 73.2 in -1.9 in
Height 56.3 in 57.6 in -1.3 in
Curb Weight 3695 lb. 4255 lb. -560 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.8 gal. 18.5 gal. -2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.3 in 40.5 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.1 in 58.3 in -3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 41.4 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.7 in 38.3 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 56.2 in -1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.1 in 35.3 in -0.2 in
Total Legroom 77.1 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 0.4 in
Cargo Volume 13.0 ft3 18.4 ft3 -5.4 ft3

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