Two cars on the same rows. The figures are all here, with their sources, so you can read them yourself and decide what matters.
| BMW 3 Series | BMW X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel (differs) | Diesel | Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid |
| Model years (differs) | 2019-now | 2018-now |
| From (indicative) (differs) | € 52,900 | € 85,000 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page. | ||
| Reliability (differs) | 73/100 | – |
| Efficiency (differs) | 80/100 | – |
| Practicality (differs) | 72/100 | – |
| Value retention (differs) | 70/100 | – |
| Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) | 34/100 | – |
| Specifications | ||
| Body style (differs) | Sedan | SUV |
| Power (hp) (differs) | 190 | 298 |
| 0–100 km/h (s) (differs) | 6.9 | 6.1 |
| Top speed (km/h) (differs) | 235 | 233 |
| Length (mm) (differs) | 4713 | 4935 |
| Width (mm) (differs) | 1827 | 2004 |
| Height (mm) (differs) | 1440 | 1765 |
| Kerb weight (kg) (differs) | 1645 | 2295 |
| Diesel consumption (l/100km) (differs) | 4.8 | – |
| Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) | 1800 | 3500 |
| Boot (l) (differs) | 480 | 650 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure
A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.
Profile · 320d (G20, LCI facelift 2022)
Rear-wheel drive D-segment sedan with the 2.0 four-cylinder turbodiesel plus 48V mild hybrid. WLTP around 4.8 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); on long distance owners report 5-5.5 l/100km (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,800 kg.
Profile · G05 LCI (2023+)
Large SUV on the CLAR platform. 2023 facelift adds new headlights and curved display; PHEV xDrive50e offers around 100 km EV range (manufacturer figure, indicative).
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