BMW 3 Series LWB vs BMW X5

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series LWB and BMW X5. The BMW 3 Series LWB price is Rs. 62.00 Lakh and BMW X5 price is Rs. 97.80 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series LWB is available in 1998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Diesel and BMW X5 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X5 provides the mileage of 12 kmpl.

3 Series LWB vs X5 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series LWB	X5
Price	Rs. 62.00 Lakh	Rs. 97.80 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	2998 cc
Power	188 bhp	375 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 X5

xDrive40i xLine

Rs. 97.80 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW 3 Series LWB

320Ld M Sport

BMW X5

xDrive40i xLine

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)	7.6	5.4
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4	B58 Turbochaged I6
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 4000 rpm	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm
Max Motor Performance		12 bhp, 200 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		12View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		996
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
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, Variable Geometry
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
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	Double-wishbone Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	Five-link Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	6.3
Tyre Construction	Run-Flat	Radial - Tubeless
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	225 / 45 R18	275 / 45 R22
Rear Tyres	255 / 40 R18	305 / 40 R22

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock		Electronic

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
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

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 & Driver Door
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	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Lighting

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

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	12.3	12.3
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	16
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)	18 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest 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)	18 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest 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
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours		Ivory White / Black, Coffee / Black, Cognac / Black, Black
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	40:20:40
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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mineral White Metallic	Mineral White Metallic
	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Carbon Black Metallic	Skyscraper Grey Metallic
	Arctic Race Blue Metallic

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3 Series LWB vs X5 Comparison FAQs

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

BMW 3 Series LWB price is Rs. 62.00 Lakh and BMW X5 price is Rs. 97.80 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series LWB is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of 3 Series LWB compared to X5?

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 xDrive40i xLine variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of X5 produces 375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm of power and 520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm of torque.

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BMW 3 Series LWB vs BMW X5

Length (mm)	4819	4922
Width (mm)	2068	2004
Height (mm)	1441	1745
Wheelbase (mm)	2961	2975

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	83
Doors (Doors)	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2

Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna
Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit

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
Remote Parking with Key

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

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