BMW 3 Series vs BMW X5

Should you buy BMW 3 Series or BMW X5? 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 X5 price starts Rs 96.90 Lakh ex-showroom for xDrive40i xLine (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while X5 has 2998 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 X5 has a mileage of 12 kmpl (Petrol top model).

3 Series Vs X5

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series	BMW X5
On Road Price	Rs.89,69,838^*	Rs.1,28,29,008^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2998	2998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive
77.80 Lakh^*
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xDrive40i M Sport
1.11 Cr^*
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Rs77.80 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	M340i xDrive	xDrive40i M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.89,69,838^*	Rs.1,28,29,008^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,71,452/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,45,210/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,29,238	Rs.4,58,808
User Rating	4.3 Based on 103 Reviews	4.3 Based on 58 Reviews
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Variant

M340i xDrive

xDrive40i M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.89,69,838^*

Rs.1,28,29,008^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,71,452/month

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Rs.2,45,210/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,29,238

Rs.4,58,808

User Rating

4.3

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4.3

Based on 58 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine
Displacement (cc)	2998	2998
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	66 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm	375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	520Nm@1850-5000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	Twin
Super Charger	-	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed Steptronic	8-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type	4WD	4WD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine

Displacement (cc)

2998

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

500Nm@1900-5000rpm

520Nm@1850-5000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Twin

Super Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed Steptronic

Drive Type

4WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.02	12
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59	83
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	253	243

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	253	243
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.4 s	5.4 s
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	21
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Tubeless, Runflat

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4709	4922
Width (mm)	1827	2004
Height (mm)	1442	1745
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2975
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1686
Kerb Weight (kg)	1745	2220
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	130	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	480	645

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	4 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Additional Features	- more	Servotronic Steering Assist, Cruise Control with braking function, M Sport(M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side skirts and wheel arch trims in body colour, BMW individual High-Gloss Shadow line, M designation on the sides, M sport brake with blue painted brake callipers with M designation, Rear apron with diffuser insert, Tailpipe finishers in M Sport package-specific geometry, M door sill finishers, illuminated and M-specific pedals, BMW individual headliner anthracite, M Sport package-specific car key), Active Seat Ventilation, BMW Gesture Control more
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	4	4
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	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	Black, Sensatec Black more
Digital Cluster	-	Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	12.3
Ambient Light Colour	-	6

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours	Skyscraper Grey MetallicIndividual Tanzanite BlueMineral White MetallicM Carbon Black MetallicM Brooklyn Grey MetallicBlack Sapphire Metallic+1 MoreX5 Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Tinted Glass	-	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
Trunk Opener	-	Smart
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	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	Illuminated Kidney (Iconic Glow) Grille, BMW Adaptive LED Headlights with(BMW Selective Beam, High-beam assistant,Blue Design Element, Accent lighting with turn indicators), Sun Protection Glazing, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, BMW Individual roof rails High-Gloss Shadow Line more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	21
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Tubeless, Runflat

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	No
360 View Camera	-	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	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	-
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	16	16
Rear Entertainment System	-	Yes
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	464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Digital Key Plus more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW 3 Series and BMW X5?

A ) The mileage of 3 Series is 13.02 kmpl & the mileage of X5 is 12 kmpl. BMW 3 Series gives better mileage than BMW X5.

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