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BMW 5 Series vs BMW X3

Should you buy BMW 5 Series or BMW X3? 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 72.90 Lakh ex-showroom for 530Li (Petrol) and BMW X3 price starts Rs 75.80 Lakh ex-showroom for xDrive 20 M Sport (Petrol). 5 Series has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while X3 has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 5 Series has a mileage of 10.9 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the X3 has a mileage of 17.86 kmpl (Petrol top model).

5 Series Vs X3

Key HighlightsBMW 5 SeriesBMW X3
On Road PriceRs.84,02,243*Rs.87,35,326*
Mileage (city)10.9 kmpl-
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)19981998
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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BMW 5 Series vs BMW X3 comparison

  • BMW 5 Series
    Rs72.90 Lakh *
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  • BMW X3
    Rs75.80 Lakh *
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    Rs87.90 Lakh *

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.84,02,243*Rs.87,35,326*Rs.1,01,25,086*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.1,59,932/month
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Rs.1,66,257/month
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Rs.1,92,709/month
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InsuranceRs.3,10,343Rs.3,21,526Rs.3,68,186
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
-2-litre turbo-petrolTD4 Engine
Displacement (cc)
199819981997
No. of Cylinders
44 Cylinder Cars44 Cylinder Cars44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
255bhp@4500rpm187bhp@5000rpm246.74bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
400Nm@1600rpm310Nm@1500-4000rpm365Nm@1500-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
444
Turbo Charger
-YesYes
Transmission TypeAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
Gearbox
-8-Speed8-Speed AT
Drive Type
RWDAWDAWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrolPetrolPetrol
Mileage City (kmpl)10.9 -9.2
Mileage Highway (kmpl)15.7 -13.1
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)-13.38 -
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)--82
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0BS VI 2.0BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)--210

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
-Air suspension-
Rear Suspension
-Air suspension-
Steering Type
PowerElectricElectric
Steering Column
Tilt & telescopic-Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type
--Rack&Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)
--6
Front Brake Type
DiscDiscVentilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
DiscDiscDisc
Top Speed (Kmph)
--210
0-100kmph (Seconds)
-7.8 s-
Tyre Size
-245/50 R19-
Tyre Type
--Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)-19-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)-19-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
5165-4797
Width (mm)
2156-2147
Height (mm)
1518-1678
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)
--156
Wheel Base (mm)
3105-3006
Rear Tread (mm)
--1654
Kerb Weight (kg)
--1875
Grossweight (kg)
--2590
Reported Boot Space (Litres)
500--
Seating Capacity
555
Boot Space (Litres)
--673
No. of Doors
455

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYesYes
Automatic Climate Control
-3 ZoneYes
Air Quality Control
-YesYes
Remote Trunk Opener
--Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
--Yes
Accessory Power Outlet
-YesYes
Trunk Light
-YesYes
Vanity Mirror
YesYesYes
Rear Reading Lamp
YesYesYes
Rear Seat Headrest
-AdjustableYes
Adjustable Headrest
YesYes-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
-YesYes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
-YesYes
Rear AC Vents
-YesYes
Lumbar Support
-YesYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYesYes
Cruise Control
-YesYes
Parking Sensors
RearRearRear
Find My Car Location
--Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
-YesYes
Foldable Rear Seat
-40:20:40 Split40:20:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry
--No
Engine Start Stop Button
-YesYes
Cooled Glovebox
--No
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear DoorFront & Rear DoorFront & Rear Door
Voice Commands
--Yes
Paddle Shifters
-YesYes
USB Charger
Front & RearFront & RearFront & Rear
Central Console Armrest
-YesYes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
YesYesYes
Hands-Free Tailgate
NoNoYes
Gear Shift Indicator
--No
Rear Curtain
--No
Luggage Hook And Net--Yes
Battery Saver
-YesNo
Lane Change Indicator
--No
Additional Features--GROUND CLEARANCE – (STANDARD to OFF ROAD) (Approach Angle:- 23.6/22.5 to 25.0/27.5 Departure Angle:- 25.0/24.8 to 27.0/29.5 Ramp Angle:- 19.1/18.3 to 22.0/23.5 Maximum wading depth:- 530/580), 40:20:40 split fold rear seat , Rear centre headrest, Passive front headrests, 14-way driver memory front seats with rear power recline
Massage Seats
--Front
Memory Function Seats
--Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window
Driver's WindowDriver's WindowDriver's Window
Autonomous Parking
--Full
Idle Start Stop SystemYesYes-
Power Windows-Front & Rear-
Voice assisted sunroof-Yes-
Cup Holders-Front & Rear-
Air Conditioner
YesYesYes
Heater
YesYesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesHeight & ReachYes
KeyLess EntryYesYesYes
Ventilated Seats
-YesYes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
-FrontFront
Automatic Headlamps
-YesYes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesYesYes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYesYes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel--Yes
Glove Box
YesYesYes
Cigarette Lighter--Yes
Digital Odometer
--Yes
Folding Table In The Rear
--No
Dual Tone Dashboard
--No
Additional Features--Finisher Shadow Aluminium, Metal Load space Scuff Plate, R Dynamic Metal Front Tread plates, Headlining Morzine, Ebony Headlining, Interior Lighting, Analog Dials With Central TFT Display, Perforated Grained Leather and Suede cloth Seats, 10 Way Seats (8 Ways Electric, 2 Ways Manual), Floor Mats Carpet, Shadow Aluminium trim finisher, Light Oyster Morzine headlining, Ebony perforated grained leather seats with Ebony interior, Lower Touchscreen, Electrically adjustable steering column, Auto-diing interior rear view mirror, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Cabin Air Ionisation with PM2.5 filter, Bright metal pedals, Premium cabin lighting, Standard IP end caps, Metal front treadplates with R-Dynamic branding, Lockable cooled glovebox,, Rear seat remote release levers,
Digital ClusterYesYes-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)-12.3-

Exterior

Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours
Grey
5 Series Colours
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Alpine White
Individual Tanzanite Blue
Creamy White
Black Sapphire Metallic
X3 Colours
Cyan
Varesine Blue
Santorini Black
Fuji White
Zadar Grey
Range Rover Velar Colours
Body TypeSedanAll Sedan CarsSUVAll SUV CarsSUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable HeadlampsYesYesYes
Rain Sensing Wiper
-YesYes
Rear Window Wiper
--Yes
Rear Window Washer
--Yes
Rear Window Defogger
-YesYes
Wheel Covers--No
Alloy Wheels
-YesYes
Tinted Glass
--Yes
Rear Spoiler
-YesYes
Roof Carrier--Yes
Side Stepper
--No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
-YesYes
Integrated Antenna-YesYes
Chrome Grille
--No
Chrome Garnish
--No
Smoke Headlamps--No
Halogen Headlamps--No
Roof Rails
--Yes
LED DRLs
YesYes-
LED Headlamps
YesYes-
LED Taillights
YesYes-
Additional Features--Style 7014, 7 spoke, Gloss Sparkle Silver, Black contrast roof Acoustic laminated windscreen Rain sensing windscreen wipers Heated, electric, power fold door mirrors with approach lights and auto-diing driver side Flush deployable door handles Unpainted brake calipers Velar and R-Dynamic badge Heated rear window with timer Tailgate spoiler Powered tailgate / boot lid Rear Axle Open Differential Flush Deploy able Door Handles Door Mirror Approach light Premium LED Headlights 5 spoke with Satin Dark Grey Finish Wheel, Premium LED headlights with signature DRL, Auto High Beam Assist, Automatic Headlight Levelling (AHBA), Headlight power wash
Automatic Headlamps
-YesYes
Antenna-Shark Fin-
Sunroof-Panoramic-
Boot Opening-Hands-Free-
Puddle Lamps-Yes-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)-Powered-
Tyre Size
-245/50 R19-
Tyre Type
--Tubeless,Radial

Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
YesYesYes
Brake Assist-YesYes
Central Locking
YesYesYes
Child Safety Locks
YesYesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes-No
No. of Airbags866
Driver Airbag
YesYesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYesYes
Side AirbagYesYesYes
Side Airbag RearYes-No
Day Night Rear View Mirror
-YesNo
Xenon Headlamps--No
Seat Belt Warning
YesYesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYesYes
Traction Control-YesYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
-YesYes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYesYes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
YesYes-
Rear Camera
With GuidedlinesWith Guidedlines-
Anti Theft DeviceYes-Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
Driver's WindowDriver's Window-
Speed Alert
YesYes-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYesYes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
-YesYes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
-YesYes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and PassengerDriver and PassengerNo
Sos Emergency Assistance
-Yes-
Blind Spot Monitor
--No
Hill Descent Control
-YesYes
Hill Assist
YesYesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYesNo
360 View Camera
-YesYes
Curtain AirbagYesYes-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)--5

Advance Internet

Live Location-Yes-
Remote Vehicle Status Check-Yes-
Digital Car Key-Yes-
Live Weather-Yes-
E-Call & I-Call-Yes-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates-Yes-
Save Route/Place-Yes-
SOS Button-Yes-
RSA-Yes-
Over Speeding Alert-Yes-
Smartwatch App-Yes-

Entertainment & Communication

Radio
YesYesYes
Integrated 2DIN Audio--Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
-Yes-
USB And Auxiliary Input
--Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYesYes
Wifi Connectivity
--Yes
Touchscreen
YesYesYes
Touchscreen Size
-14.9-
Connectivity
-Android Auto, Apple CarPlay-
Android Auto
YesYesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYesYes
Internal Storage
--No
No. of Speakers
-1510
Rear Entertainment System
--No
Additional Features--Pro Service and WI-FI Hotspot
Usb PortsYesYesYes
SpeakersFront & RearFront & RearFront & Rear

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