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 77.80 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and BMW 5 Series price starts Rs 77 Lakh ex-showroom for 530Li (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while 5 Series has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the 5 Series has a mileage of 15.7 kmpl (Petrol top model).

3 Series Vs 5 Series

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series	BMW 5 Series
On Road Price	Rs.89,69,838^*	Rs.88,77,953^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2998	1998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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M340i xDrive
77.80 Lakh^*
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530Li
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Variant	M340i xDrive	530Li
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.89,69,838^*	Rs.88,77,953^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,71,452/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,71,139/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,29,238	Rs.3,26,153
User Rating	4.3 Based on 104 Reviews	4.5 Based on 46 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

M340i xDrive

530Li

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.89,69,838^*

Rs.88,77,953^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,71,452/month

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Rs.1,71,139/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,29,238

Rs.3,26,153

User Rating

4.3

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	-
Displacement (cc)	2998	1998
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm	255bhp@4500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	400Nm@1600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed Steptronic	-
Drive Type	4WD	RWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

Displacement (cc)

2998

1998

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

255bhp@4500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

500Nm@1900-5000rpm

400Nm@1600rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Twin

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed Steptronic

Drive Type

4WD

RWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.02	15.7
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Steering Type	-	Power
Steering Column	-	Tilt & telescopic
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	253	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.4 s	-
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	-
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4709	5165
Width (mm)	1827	2156
Height (mm)	1442	1518
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	3105
Kerb Weight (kg)	1745	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	130	158
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	500
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	480	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	-
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	4	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Additional Features	BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue more	- more
Digital Cluster	-	Yes

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours	Carbon BlackMineral WhitePhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey Metallic5 Series Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW ure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	-
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-

Safety

Advance Internet
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	16	-
Additional Features	Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series?

A ) The mileage of 3 Series is 13.02 kmpl & the mileage of 5 Series is 15.7 kmpl. BMW 5 Series gives better mileage than BMW 3 Series.

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