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BMW 3 Series vs BMW 5 Series Comparison

BMW 3 Series vs BMW 5 Series

Should you buy BMW 3 Series or BMW 5 Series? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs 42.60 Lakh ex-showroom for 330i Sport (Petrol) and BMW 5 Series price starts Rs 56.00 Lakh ex-showroom for 530i Sport (Petrol). 3 Series has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while 5 Series has 2993 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 19.62 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the 5 Series has a mileage of 22.48 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Basic Information
On Road Price
Rs.57,08,511*
Rs.81,84,519#
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Finance Available (EMI)
Rs.1,08,652
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Rs.1,57,353
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User Rating
4.6
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4.6
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Insurance
Rs.2,14,386
3 Series Insurance
Rs.1,88,514
5 Series Insurance
Engine and Transmission
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo 4 Cylinde
TwinPower Turbo Inline 6 Cylinder Engine
Displacement (cc)
1995
2993
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
187.74bhp@4000rpm
261.49bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
400Nm@1750-2500rpm
620Nm@2000-2500rpm
No Of Cylinder
4
6
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
CRDi
Bore X Stroke (mm)
-
90.0 X 84.4
Turbo ChargerYesYes
Super ChargerNoNo
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8 Speed
8 Speed
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Clutch TypeNoNo
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Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Mileage (City)No
10.6 kmpl
verified
Mileage (ARAI)
19.62 kmpl
18.59 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
57
66
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
No
Top Speed (Kmph)
243
250
Drag CoefficientNoNo
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension
Double Joint Spring Strut
Double Arm
Rear Suspension
Five Arm
Aluminium Integral
Steering Type
Power
Power
Steering Column
Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable
Steering Gear Type
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)
5.5
5.6 meters
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)
243
250
0-100kmph (Seconds)
7.2
5.73
Braking (100-0kmph)
-
38.71m
verified
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
-
Tyre Size
225/50 R17
245/45 R18, 275/40 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Runflat
Alloy Wheel Size
17
18
Quarter Mile
-
13.92s@162.71kmph
City driveability (20-80kmph)
-
3.74 s
verified
Braking (60-0 kmph)
-
24.90m
verified
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Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)
4709
4936
Width (mm)
1827
2126
Height (mm)
1435
1466
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
157
-
Wheel Base (mm)
2810
2975
Front Tread (mm)
1589
1605
Rear Tread (mm)
1583
1630
Rear Headroom (mm)
957
verified
977
verified
Front Headroom (mm)
-
1034
verified
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
480
520
No. of Doors
4
4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power SteeringYesYes
Power Windows FrontYesYes
Power Windows RearYesYes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
4 Zone
Air Quality ControlYesYes
Remote Climate Control (A/C)
-
Yes
Remote Trunk OpenerYesYes
Remote Fuel Lid OpenerYesYes
Remote Engine Start/Stop
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning LightYesYes
Accessory Power OutletYesYes
Trunk LightYesYes
Vanity MirrorYesYes
Rear Reading LampYesYes
Rear Seat HeadrestYesYes
Rear Seat Centre Arm RestYesYes
Height Adjustable Front Seat BeltsYesYes
Cup Holders FrontYesYes
Cup Holders RearYesYes
Rear AC VentsYesYes
Heated Seats FrontNoNo
Heated Seats RearNoNo
Seat Lumbar SupportYesYes
Multifunction Steering WheelYesYes
Cruise ControlYesYes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Navigation SystemYesYes
Foldable Rear Seat
-
60:40 Split
Smart Access Card EntryYesYes
Engine Start Stop ButtonYesYes
Glove Box CoolingNoYes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Voice ControlYesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift PaddlesYesYes
USB Charger
Front
Front
Steering Mounted TripmeterNoNo
Central Console Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate AjarYesYes
Gear Shift IndicatorYesYes
Rear CurtainYesNo
Luggage Hook And NetNoNo
Battery SaverNoNo
Lane Change IndicatorYesYes
Additional Features
-
BMW Driving Experience Control With Eco Pro Coasting (Modes Sport, Sport+, Comfort, Eco Pro and Adaptive)
Dynamic Damper Control With Infinite And Independent Damping For Enhanced Driving Comfort
Car Key With Exclusive M Designation
BMW Display Key
Comfort Access System Comfort
Comfort Seats For Driver And Passenger Seat With Extended Features Electrical Adjustment For Fore And Aft Position Of Seat, Electrical Adjustment For Seat Height, Backrest Rake And Headrest Height, Electrical Adjustment Of The Upper tion Of The Backrest, Backrest Width And Thigh Rest and Comfort Headrests For Driver And Front Passenger
Instrument Panel In Sensatec Leather
Multifunction Instrument Display With 31.2cm
Active Front Seat Headrests
Massage SeatsNoNo
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Window
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous ParkingNo
Full
Drive Modes
4
5
Air ConditionerYesYes
HeaterYesYes
Adjustable SteeringYesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
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Interior
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Steering Wheel
TachometerYesYes
Electronic Multi TripmeterYesYes
Leather SeatsYesYes
Fabric UpholsteryNoNo
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Glove CompartmentYesYes
Digital ClockYesYes
Outside Temperature DisplayYesYes
Cigarette LighterYesYes
Digital OdometerYesYes
Electric Adjustable SeatsNo
Front
Driving Experience Control EcoYesYes
Folding Table In The RearNoNo
Height Adjustable Driver SeatYesYes
Ventilated SeatsNoNo
Dual Tone DashboardYesYes
Additional Features
Fine Wood Trim Burled Walnut With Highlight Trim Finisher In Pearl Chrome
Entry Sills BMW
Exclusive Chrome Trim In The Centre Console Area
Floor Mats In Velour
Multifunction Instrument Display With 26 cm Display Adapted To Individual Character Design For Drive Modes
Lights Package
Roller Sunblind For Rear and Rear Side Windows
Smokers Package
Storage Compartment Package
Leather Dakota Veneto Beige/Oyster dark highlight Veneto Beige/Black Or Leather Dakota Cognac/Brown Highlight Black/Cognac
Fine Wood Trim Burled Walnut With Highlight Trim Finisher In Pearl Chrome
Interior Mirrors With Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function
BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite
BMW Gesture Control
Two Extra A/C Vents In B Pillar
Electric Roller Sunblind For Rear Window
Floor Mats In Velour
Roller Sunblinds For Rear Side Windows
Power Socket 12 V In The Rear Centre Console, Socket In The Luggage Compartment, Double Usb Adapter
Smokers Package
Fine Wood Trim Fineline Ridge With Highlight Trim Finisher In Pearl Chrome
Excl. Leather Nappa Ivory White Exclusive Stitching/Piping In Contrast Black/Dark Coffee Or Excl. Leather Nappa Mokka Exclusive Stitching/Piping In Contrast Black
Interior Rear View Mirror With Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function
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Exterior
Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Available ColorsAlpine WhitePotamaic BlueMineral GreyMediterranean BlueBlack SapphireCarbon BlackAlpine WhiteCashmere SilverBluestone MetallicImperial BlueMediterranean BlueAlpine BlueBlack SapphireCashmere Metallic+4 More
Body Type
SedanAll Sedan Cars
SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights FrontYesYes
Fog Lights RearNoNo
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View MirrorYesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View MirrorNoNo
Electric Folding Rear View MirrorYesYes
Rain Sensing WiperYesYes
Rear Window WiperNoNo
Rear Window WasherNoNo
Rear Window DefoggerYesYes
Wheel CoversNoNo
Alloy WheelsYesYes
Power AntennaNoNo
Tinted GlassNoYes
Rear SpoilerNoNo
Removable Or Convertible TopNoNo
Roof CarrierNoNo
Sun RoofYesYes
Moon RoofYesYes
Side StepperNoNo
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn IndicatorsYesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome GrilleYesYes
Chrome GarnishNoYes
Smoke HeadlampsNoNo
Halogen HeadlampsNoNo
Roof RailNoNo
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps,LED Fog Lights
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Cornering Headlights,LED Light Guides,LED Fog Lights
Trunk Opener
Remote
Smart
Additional Features
BMW Kidney Grille With 11 Slats In Chrome
Exclusive Design Features In Chrome At The Front And Rear
Side Window Frames And Tailpipe Trim In Chrome
Mirrors With Memory Function
Heat Protection Glazing
BMW Kidney Grille With Vertical Slats In Black High Gloss
Air Breather In Black High Gloss
Front Bumper With Specific Design Elements In Black High Gloss
Mirror Base, B Pillar Finisher And Window Guide Rail In Black High Gloss
M Designation On The Front Side Panels
M Door Sill Finishers, Illuminated
M Sport Brake With Dark Blue Metallic Painted Brake Calipers With M Designation
M Aerodynamics Package With Front Apron, Side Skirts And Rear Apron With Diffuser Insert In Metallic Dark Shadow
Tailpipe Finisher Trapezoidal In Chrome High Gloss
Window Recess Cover And Finisher For Window Frame In Black High Gloss
Exterior Mirrors With Memory Function
Active Air Stream Kidney Grille
Tyre Size
225/50 R17
245/45 R18, 275/40 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Runflat
Wheel Size
-
-
Alloy Wheel Size
17
18
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Safety
Anti Lock Braking SystemYesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central LockingYesYes
Power Door LocksYesYes
Child Safety LocksYesYes
Anti Theft AlarmYesYes
No Of Airbags
-
6
Driver AirbagYesYes
Passenger AirbagYesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYes
Side Airbag RearNoNo
Day Night Rear View MirrorYesNo
Passenger Side Rear View MirrorYesYes
Xenon HeadlampsNoYes
Halogen HeadlampsNoNo
Rear Seat BeltsYesYes
Seat Belt WarningYesYes
Door Ajar WarningYesYes
Side Impact BeamsYesYes
Front Impact BeamsYesYes
Traction ControlYesYes
Adjustable SeatsYesYes
Tyre Pressure MonitorYesYes
Vehicle Stability Control SystemYesYes
Engine ImmobilizerYesYes
Crash SensorYesYes
Centrally Mounted Fuel TankYesYes
Engine Check WarningYesYes
Automatic HeadlampsYesYes
Clutch LockNoNo
EBDYesYes
Advance Safety Features
BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent Maintenance System), Launch Control Function, Servotronic Steering Assist, Park Distance Control (PDC), Front and Rear, Brake Energy Regeneration, Head Airbags, Front And Rear, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Runflat Tyres With Reinforced Side Walls, Warning Triangle With First Aid Kit, BMW ure Advance Includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole In One, Road Side Assistance 24x7, Emergency Spare Wheel
Bmw Condition Based Service (Intelligent Maintenance System), Active Park Distance Control, Rear, Attentiveness Assistant, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Electric Parking Brake With Auto Hold Function, Runflat Indicator, Runflat Tyres With Reinforced Side Walls, Warning Triangle With First-Aid Kit, Servotronic Steering Assist HighBeam Assistance, Brake Energy Regeneration, Head Airbags, Front and Rear, BMW ure Advance Includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance And Golf Hole In One, Roadside Assistance 24x7, Park Distance Control (PDC), Front and Rear, Remote Control Parking, Parking Assistant
Follow Me Home HeadlampsNoNo
Rear CameraYesNo
Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
Driver's Window
-
Speed Sensing Auto Door LockYesYes
Knee AirbagsNoNo
Isofix Child Seat MountsYesYes
Heads Up DisplayNoYes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter SeatbeltsYesYes
Blind Spot MonitorNoNo
Hill Descent ControlNoNo
Hill AssistNoYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
360 View CameraNoYes
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Entertainment & Communication
Cd PlayerYesYes
Cd ChangerYesYes
Dvd PlayerNoYes
RadioYesYes
Audio System Remote ControlYesYes
Speakers FrontYesYes
Speakers RearYesYes
Integrated2DINAudioYesYes
USB And Auxiliary InputYesYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYes
Wifi Connectivity
-
Yes
Touch ScreenYesYes
Touch Screen Size
12.3 inch
-
Connectivity
,Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Internal StorageYesNo
Number Of Speaker
9
16
Rear Entertainment SystemNoNo
Additional Features
-
BMW Apps
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System 600 Watts
Navigation System Professional With Touch Functionality, 3d Maps, 26cm LCD, Configurable User Interface, Gesture Control & Resolution Of 1440x540 Pixels
iDrive Touch With Handwriting Recognition With Direct Access Buttons
Integrated 20GB Hard Drive
Wireless Charging With Extended Functionality
Improved Hands Free Capability For Passenger With A ond Microphone
Two Usb Connections In Centre Console
BMW Head Up Display With Full Colour Projection
Rear Seat Entertainment Professional - Two Tiltable 25.9 Cm Screens In HD Resolution 1280 X720) With A Bluray Drive, Operation Via Remote Control, Connectivity For Mp3 Players, Game Consoles And Headphones Possible (headphones Not Included), Interface Ports HSMI, USB To Connect External Electronic Devices, Access To The Vehicle's Entertainment Functions (e.g. Radio And DVD Player), Navigation System (driver Independent Navigation)
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Warranty
Introduction DateNoNo
Warranty TimeNoNo
Warranty DistanceNoNo
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