BMW 3 Series LWB vs BMW 5 Series

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series LWB and BMW 5 Series. The BMW 3 Series LWB price is Rs. 62.00 Lakh and BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 74.40 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series LWB is available in 1998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Diesel and BMW 5 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 5 Series provides the mileage of 15.7 kmpl.

3 Series LWB vs 5 Series Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series LWB	5 Series
Price	Rs. 62.00 Lakh	Rs. 74.40 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1998 cc
Power	188 bhp	255 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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BMW 3 Series LWB

320Ld M Sport

Rs. 62.00 Lakh

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Rs. 74.40 Lakh

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BMW 3 Series LWB

320Ld M Sport

BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)	7.6	6.5
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 4000 rpm	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		15.7View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		942
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged, Variable Geometry	Turbocharged
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Idle Start/Stop
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6
Tyre Construction	Run-Flat	Radial - Tubeless
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	225 / 45 R18	225 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 40 R18	225 / 55 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	9 Airbags
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps Position	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver
Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
Power Windows Position	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	Driver
One Touch Up	All	Driver
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Both Sides
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	12.3	12.3
WiFi Hotspot
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	18
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	60:40
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Instrument Cluster Screen Type	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

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Colours

	Mineral White Metallic	Carbon Black
	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Sparkling Cooper Grey
	Carbon Black Metallic
	Arctic Race Blue Metallic

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3 Series LWB vs 5 Series Comparison FAQs

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

BMW 3 Series LWB price is Rs. 62.00 Lakh and BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 74.40 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series LWB is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of 3 Series LWB compared to 5 Series?

For the 320Ld M Sport variant, 1998 cc Diesel engine of 3 Series LWB produces 188 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm of torque. For the 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 5 Series produces 255 bhp @ 4500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

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BMW 3 Series LWB vs BMW 5 Series

Length (mm)	4819	5165
Width (mm)	2068	2156
Height (mm)	1441	1518
Wheelbase (mm)	2961	3105

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	60
Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2

Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna
Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Electro-Transparent Panoramic
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call Button
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders Position	Front & Second Row	Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited