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 76.60 Lakh ex-showroom for 530Li (Petrol) and BMW 3 Series price starts Rs 77.10 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.88,31,211^*	Rs.88,88,639^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1998	2998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

BMW 5 Series
530Li
76.60 Lakh^*
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M340i xDrive
77.10 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	530Li	M340i xDrive
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.88,31,211^*	Rs.88,88,639^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,70,244/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,69,897/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,24,611	Rs.3,26,539
User Rating	4.5 Based on 43 Reviews	4.3 Based on 103 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

530Li

M340i xDrive

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.88,31,211^*

Rs.88,88,639^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,70,244/month

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Rs.1,69,897/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,24,611

Rs.3,26,539

User Rating

4.5

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

Displacement (cc)

1998

2998

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

66 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

255bhp@4500rpm

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm@1600rpm

500Nm@1900-5000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Twin

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed Steptronic

Drive Type

RWD

4WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	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
Top Speed (kmph)	-	253

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Power	-
Steering Column	Tilt & telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated 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)	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
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	Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	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	- 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
Digital Cluster	Yes	-

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
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	- 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
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	8	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No
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	- 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
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	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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