BMW 5 Series vs BMW 3 Series

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

5 Series Vs 3 Series

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

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530Li
77 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	530Li	M340i xDrive	Zenith
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.88,77,953^*	Rs.89,69,838^*	Rs.64,64,824^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,71,139/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,71,452/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,23,061/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,26,153	Rs.3,29,238	Rs.2,45,134
User Rating	4.5 Based on 45 Reviews	4.3 Based on 104 Reviews	4.5 Based on 1 Review
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Basic Information

Variant

530Li

M340i xDrive

Zenith

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.88,77,953^*

Rs.89,69,838^*

Rs.64,64,824^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,71,139/month

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Rs.1,71,452/month

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Rs.1,23,061/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,26,153

Rs.3,29,238

Rs.2,45,134

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4.5

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4.3

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	-	B58 Turbocharged I6	2.0L TFSI
Displacement (cc)	1998	2998	1984
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255bhp@4500rpm	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm	201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1600rpm	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	320Nm@1500-4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Twin	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	-	8-Speed Steptronic	7-Speed DCT
Drive Type	RWD	4WD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

2.0L TFSI

Displacement (cc)

1998

2998

1984

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

255bhp@4500rpm

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm@1600rpm

500Nm@1900-5000rpm

320Nm@1500-4400rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Twin

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed Steptronic

7-Speed DCT

Drive Type

RWD

4WD

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	15.7	13.02	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	59	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	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	-	Electronic
Steering Column	Tilt & telescopic	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Disc	ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	253	229
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	4.4 s	7.1 s
Tyre Size	-	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	-
Tyre Type	-	Run flat Radial	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	-	18

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

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

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

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes	-
Leather Seats	-	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	-	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	-	Yes	-
Additional Features	- more	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	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	-	11.9
Upholstery	-	-	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Carbon BlackMineral WhitePhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey Metallic5 Series Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours	Navarra BlueGlacier WhiteMythos BlackSage GreenTambora GreyQ3 Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes	-
Headlamp Washers	-	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes	-
Sun Roof	-	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes	-
Heated Wing Mirror	-	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes	-
Additional Features	- more	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	Yes
Antenna	-	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	-	Powered
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	-	Powered & Folding
Wheels Type	-	-	Alloy
Tyre Size	-	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	-
Tyre Type	-	Run flat Radial	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	-	18

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	6	9
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	-
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	-
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5	-
Safety Airbags	-	-	Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Curtain

Safety

ADAS
Driver Attention Warning	-	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	-	Yes

ADAS

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	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	-	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	14.9	12.8
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Wireless
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Wireless
No. of Speakers	-	16	12
Additional Features	- more	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	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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Questions & answers

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

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

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