BMW X5 vs BMW 3 Series

Should you buy BMW X5 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 X5 price starts at Rs 97 Lakh ex-showroom for xDrive40i xLine (Petrol) and BMW 3 Series price starts Rs 74.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol). X5 has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the X5 has a mileage of 12 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model).

X5 Vs 3 Series

Key Highlights	BMW X5	BMW 3 Series
On Road Price	Rs.1,24,38,869^*	Rs.86,31,955^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2998	2998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Rs1.09 Cr^*
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Rs74.90 Lakh^*
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BMW X5
xDrive40i M Sport
1.09 Cr^*
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M340i xDrive
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2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE
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Basic Information	xDrive40i M Sport	M340i xDrive	2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,24,38,869^*	Rs.86,31,955^*	Rs.1,20,89,128^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,41,411/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,64,304/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,30,101/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,78,039	Rs.3,18,055	Rs.4,34,128
User Rating	4.3 Based on 48 Reviews	4.3 Based on 83 Reviews	4.5 Based on 274 Reviews
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Basic Information

xDrive40i M Sport

M340i xDrive

2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,24,38,869^*

Rs.86,31,955^*

Rs.1,20,89,128^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,41,411/month

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Rs.1,64,304/month

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Rs.2,30,101/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,78,039

Rs.3,18,055

Rs.4,34,128

User Rating

4.3

Based on 48 Reviews

4.3

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4.5

Based on 274 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine	B58 Turbocharged I6	2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	2998	2998	1997
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm	296.3bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	520Nm@1850-5000rpm	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	400Nm@1500-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	-	SOHC
Fuel Supply System	-	-	Direct Injection
Turbo Charger	Twin	Twin	-
Super Charger	No	-	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed Steptronic	8-Speed Steptronic	8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Drive Type	4WD	4WD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine

B58 Turbocharged I6

2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine

Displacement (cc)

2998

1997

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

296.3bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	-	11.5
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	12	13.02	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	83	59	90
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI
Top Speed (kmph)	243	253	191
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Multi-link suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	-	Electronic
Steering Column	-	-	Adjustable
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	-	12.84
Front Brake Type	Disc	ventilated Disc	Twin piston sliding fist caliper
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Single piston sliding fist
Top Speed (Kmph)	243	253	191
0-100kmph (Seconds)	5.4 s	4.4 s	8.1 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	-	-	45.53
Tyre Size	21	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Runflat	Run flat Radial	Tubeless,Radial
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	-	-	9.48
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	-	-	28.66
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	21	-	20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	21	-	20
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Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4922	4709	5018
Width (mm)	2004	1827	2105
Height (mm)	1745	1442	1967
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	-	291
Wheel Base (mm)	2975	2651	3022
Rear Tread (mm)	1686	-	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	2220	1745	2378
Grossweight (kg)	-	-	3200
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	-	499
Seating Capacity	5	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	645	480	-
No. of Doors	5	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-	Optional
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	-	No
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
Navigation System	Yes	Yes	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	-	No
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	40:20:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear	-
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	-	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No	No
Rear Curtain	-	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	-	No	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-	-
Additional Features	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	-	3D Surround Camera, Interactive Driver Display, ClearSight Interior Rear View Mirror, Cabin Lighting, Cruise Control and Speed Limiter, Driver Condition Monitor, Wade Sensing, Clear Exit Monitor
Massage Seats	-	-	No
Memory Function Seats	Front	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-	All
Autonomous Parking	No	-	No
Drive Modes	4	4	6
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

4 Zone

3 Zone

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Optional

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes	-
Fabric Upholstery	No	-	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	Yes	-
Cigarette Lighter	-	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-	Yes
Additional Features	Black, Sensatec Black	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	14-Way Heated and Cooled Electric Memory Front Seats with 4-Way Manual Headrests, 40:20:40 Folding Rear Seats, Cross Car Beam in Light Grey Powder Coat Brushed Finish, Carpet Mats, Light Oyster Morzine Headlining, Electrically Adjustable Steering Column, Standard Treadplates
Digital Cluster	Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display	-	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	-	-
Ambient Light Colour	6	-	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colours	Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicTanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey MetallicBlack Sapphire MetallicBlue Ridge Mountain Metallic+1 MoreX5 Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours	Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman BlueCarpathian GreyEiger GreyPangea GreenYulong WhiteSantorini Black+6 MoreDefender Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes	-
Fog Lights Rear	Yes	-	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	-	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	-	-
Tinted Glass	No	-	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes	No
Roof Carrier	No	-	Optional
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes	No
Side Stepper	No	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes	No
Smoke Headlamps	-	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-	-
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes	Optional
Trunk Opener	Smart	-	-
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes	-
Additional Features	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	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	Body Coloured Roof, Sliding Panoramic Roof, Core Exterior Pack, Signature Graphic with Interior Storage, Exterior Mirrors - Heated, Electric, Power Fold Door Mirrors with Approach Lights and Auto-Diing, Matrix LED Headlights with Signature DRL, Off-Road Tyres, Locking Wheel Nuts
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-	-
Tyre Size	21	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Runflat	Run flat Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Available Colours

Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicTanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey MetallicBlack Sapphire Metallic+1 MoreX5 Colours

Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours

Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman Blue+6 MoreDefender Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	No	-	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes	-
Knee Airbags	No	-	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-	Yes
Hill Assist	No	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	Yes	-
MirrorLink	-	-	No
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	-	No
Compass	-	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	14.9	10
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	No	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	Yes	-	-
No. of Speakers	16	16	10
Rear Entertainment System	Yes	-	-
Additional Features	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	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	Meridian™ Sound System, Remote1 (eCall, bCall & Remote App), Click and Go Integrated Base Unit, Connected Navigation Pro
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW X5 and BMW 3 Series?

A ) BMW X5 price starts at ₹ 97 Lakh & BMW 3 Series price starts at ₹ 74.90 Lakh in New Delhi. BMW 3 Series is cheaper between these two cars.

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

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

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