BMW 3 Series vs BMW 5 Series Comparison
- rs47.5 Lakh*VS
- rs68.4 Lakh*
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 41.7 Lakh ex-showroom for 330i Sport (Petrol) and BMW 5 Series price starts Rs 55.4 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).
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.56,14,427* | Rs.80,72,397* |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 1995 | 2993 |
| Available Colors | Alpine WhitePotamaic BluePortofino BlueMineral GreyMediterranean Blue+1 More | Carbon BlackAlpine WhiteCashmere SilverBluestone MetallicImperial Blue+4 More |
| Body Type | SedanAll Sedan Cars | SedanAll Sedan Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 187.74bhp@4000rpm | 261.49bhp@4000rpm |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 19.62 kmpl | 18.59 kmpl |
| User Rating | ||
| Boot Space (Litres) | 480 | 520 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57Litres | 66Litres |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Offers & Discount | 1 Offer View now | 1 Offer View now |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.1,06,873 | Rs.1,53,654 |
| Insurance | Rs.2,11,302 3 Series Insurance | Rs.2,91,897 5 Series Insurance |
| Comfort & Convenience | ||
|---|---|---|
| Power Steering | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Front | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control | 3 Zone | 4 Zone |
| Air Quality Control | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Climate Control (A/C) | - | Yes |
| Remote Trunk Opener | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Fuel Lid Opener | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start/Stop | - | Yes |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | Yes | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet | Yes | Yes |
| Trunk Light | Yes | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamp | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Headrest | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | Yes | Yes |
| Cup Holders Front | Yes | Yes |
| Cup Holders Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Heated Seats Front | No | No |
| Heated Seats Rear | No | No |
| Seat Lumbar Support | Yes | Yes |
| Multifunction Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Front & Rear |
| Navigation System | Yes | Yes |
| Foldable Rear Seat | - | 60:40 Split |
| Smart Access Card Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Box Cooling | No | Yes |
| Bottle Holder | Front & Rear Door | Front & Rear Door |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles | Yes | Yes |
| USB Charger | Front | Front |
| Steering Mounted Tripmeter | No | No |
| Central Console Armrest | With Storage | With Storage |
| Tailgate Ajar | Yes | Yes |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Curtain | Yes | No |
| Luggage Hook And Net | No | No |
| Battery Saver | No | No |
| Lane Change Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Seats | No | No |
| Memory Function Seats | Driver's Seat Only | Front |
| One Touch Operating Power Window | Driver's Window | Driver's Window |
| Autonomous Parking | No | Full |
| Drive Modes | 4 | 5 |
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes | Yes |
| KeyLess Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | ||
|---|---|---|
| Anti Lock Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Power Door Locks | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Yes | Yes |
| No Of Airbags | - | 6 |
| Driver Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| Side Airbag Front | Yes | Yes |
| Side Airbag Rear | No | No |
| Day Night Rear View Mirror | Yes | No |
| Passenger Side Rear View Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Xenon Headlamps | No | Yes |
| Halogen Headlamps | No | No |
| Rear Seat Belts | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | Yes | Yes |
| Front Impact Beams | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle Stability Control System | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Crash Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Clutch Lock | No | No |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Headlamps | No | No |
| Rear Camera | Yes | No |
| Anti Theft Device | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Pinch Power Windows | Driver's Window | - |
| Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Knee Airbags | No | No |
| Isofix Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Heads Up Display | No | Yes |
| Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts | Yes | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitor | No | No |
| Hill Descent Control | No | No |
| Hill Assist | No | Yes |
| Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| 360 View Camera | No | Yes |
| Entertainment & Communication | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cd Player | Yes | Yes |
| Cd Changer | Yes | Yes |
| Dvd Player | No | Yes |
| Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System Remote Control | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Front | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated2DINAudio | Yes | Yes |
| USB And Auxiliary Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi Connectivity | - | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Touch Screen Size | 12.3 inch | - |
| Connectivity | ,Android Auto,Apple CarPlay | Apple CarPlay |
| Internal Storage | Yes | No |
| Number Of Speaker | 9 | 16 |
| Rear Entertainment System | No | No |
| 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) |
| Interior | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Tripmeter | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Fabric Upholstery | No | No |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Compartment | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Clock | Yes | Yes |
| Outside Temperature Display | Yes | Yes |
| Cigarette Lighter | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Odometer | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Adjustable Seats | No | Front |
| Driving Experience Control Eco | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Table In The Rear | No | No |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | No | No |
| Dual Tone Dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Exterior | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lights Front | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lights Rear | No | No |
| Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror | No | No |
| Electric Folding Rear View Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Window Wiper | No | No |
| Rear Window Washer | No | No |
| Rear Window Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Wheel Covers | No | No |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Power Antenna | No | No |
| Tinted Glass | No | Yes |
| Rear Spoiler | No | No |
| Removable Or Convertible Top | No | No |
| Roof Carrier | No | No |
| Sun Roof | Yes | Yes |
| Moon Roof | No | No |
| Side Stepper | No | No |
| Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated Antenna | Yes | Yes |
| Chrome Grille | Yes | Yes |
| Chrome Garnish | No | Yes |
| Smoke Headlamps | No | No |
| Halogen Headlamps | No | No |
| Roof Rail | No | No |
| Lighting | LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,LED Tail lamps,LED Fog Lights | LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving 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 |
| Fuel & Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Mileage (City) | No | 10.6 kmpl  |
| 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 Coefficient | No | No |
| 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 Charger | Yes | Yes |
| Super Charger | No | No |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gear Box | 8 Speed | 8 Speed |
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Clutch Type | No | No |
| Warranty | ||
|---|---|---|
| Introduction Date | No | No |
| Warranty Time | No | No |
| Warranty Distance | No | No |
| 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 | 977 |
| Front Headroom (mm) | - | 1034 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 480 | 520 |
| No. of Doors | 4 | 4 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Braking (60-0 kmph) | - | 24.90m |
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