Comparison BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 525d (177 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330d (204 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 5 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 5 Series Touring (E61) | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 525d (177 Hp) | 330d (204 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2004 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.0 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.7 l/100 km | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.8 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 177 hp | 204 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 242 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 7.2 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 410 Nm @ 1500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M57D25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2497 cm3 | 2993 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.25 l | |
| Coolant: | 9.8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | Turbocharger |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | - | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4843 mm | 4471 mm |
| Width: | 1846 mm | 1739 mm |
| Height: | 1491 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2886 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1558 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1581 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 440 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1650 l | |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2275 kg | 2150 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1750 kg | 1655 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16 W | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 8J x 17 |