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 74.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and BMW 5 Series price starts Rs 72.90 Lakh ex-showroom for 530Li (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while 5 Series has 1998 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 5 Series has a mileage of 10.9 kmpl (Petrol top model).

3 Series Vs 5 Series

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series	BMW 5 Series
On Road Price	Rs.86,31,955^*	Rs.84,02,243^*
Mileage (city)	-	10.9 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2998	1998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Rs74.90 Lakh^*
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BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive
74.90 Lakh^*
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530Li
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Basic Information	M340i xDrive	530Li
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.86,31,955^*	Rs.84,02,243^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,64,304/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,59,932/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,18,055	Rs.3,10,343
User Rating	4.3 Based on 80 Reviews	4.4 Based on 26 Reviews
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Basic Information

M340i xDrive

530Li

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.86,31,955^*

Rs.84,02,243^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,64,304/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,59,932/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,18,055

Rs.3,10,343

User Rating

4.3

Based on 80 Reviews

4.4

Based on 26 Reviews

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

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

Displacement (cc)

2998

1998

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

255bhp@4500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	10.9
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	15.7
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.02	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	253	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Steering Type	-	Power
Steering Column	-	Tilt & telescopic
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	253	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.4 s	-
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	-
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Power

Steering Column

Tilt & telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4709	5165
Width (mm)	1827	2156
Height (mm)	1442	1518
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	3105
Kerb Weight (kg)	1745	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	500
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	480	-
No. of Doors	4	4
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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	-
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	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	Front & Rear	Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	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
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
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Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	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	-
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
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Interior

Photo Comparison

Steering Wheel

DashBoard

Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours	Grey5 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	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	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	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	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	-
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours

Grey5 Series Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

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	6	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	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
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	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
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	16	-
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	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series?

A ) BMW 3 Series price starts at ₹ 74.90 Lakh & BMW 5 Series price starts at ₹ 72.90 Lakh in New Delhi. BMW 5 Series is cheaper between these two cars.

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