The BMW 5 series is basically a beefed up version of the BMW 3. The BMW 5 runs on a 6-cylinder V6 or V8, while the BMW 3 has an inline V6 engine. Performance models are even 'beefier' in terms of engine size and horsepower.
BMW series are the type of sedans that they have. 1 series, 3 series, 4 series, 5 series, 7series
The 2003 BMW 3-Series has a 5-speed manual.
The 2005 BMW 3-Series has a 5-speed manual.
The 2001 BMW 3-Series has a 5-speed manual.
The 2004 BMW 3-Series has a 5-speed manual.
The 2002 BMW 3-Series has a 5-speed manual.
The BMW 5 series launched first and has been available for over 30 years. The BMW 3 series was launched a few years later in 1975.
The front track of the 2013 BMW 5-Series is 5 ft. 3 in. (63 in.).
The front track of the 2011 BMW 5-Series is 5 ft. 3 in. (63 in.).
The front track of the 2014 BMW 5-Series is 5 ft. 3 in. (63 in.).
The front track of the 2012 BMW 5-Series is 5 ft. 3 in. (63 in.).
The rear track of the 2013 BMW 3-Series is 5 ft. 1.9 in. (61.9 in.).