BMW 3 Series LWB vs Audi S5 Sportback

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series LWB and Audi S5 Sportback. The BMW 3 Series LWB price is Rs. 60.55 Lakh and Audi S5 Sportback price is Rs. 73.57 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series LWB is available in 1998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Diesel and Audi S5 Sportback is available in 2994 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. S5 Sportback provides the mileage of 10.6 kmpl.

3 Series LWB 50 Jahre Edition vs S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series LWB	S5 Sportback
Price	Rs. 60.55 Lakh	Rs. 73.57 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	2994 cc
Power	255 bhp	349 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 3 Series LWB

50 Jahre Edition

Rs. 60.55 Lakh

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Audi S5 Sportback

3.0 TFSI Quattro

Rs. 73.57 Lakh

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BMW 3 Series LWB

50 Jahre Edition

Audi S5 Sportback

3.0 TFSI Quattro

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2994 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4	3.0L TFSI V6
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	349 bhp @ 5400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250	250
Mileage		ARAI: 10.6 kmpl \| User Reported: 10 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	908	615
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Advanced Suspension Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Run-Flat Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.8
Front Tyres	225 / 45 R18	255 / 35 R19
Rear Tyres	255 / 40 R18	255 / 35 R19
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS	Level 1
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist with Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor with Collision Avoidance and Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	2 x 12V Power Outlets	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear	LED - Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour (30)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential	Limited slip
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock		Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Driver Side	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Silver
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Silver finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Audio System	16 Speakers	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger		Optional

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather + Alcantara
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)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
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)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone	Single Tone (Rotor Grey, Black)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Inclined
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

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

Instrumentation

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

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mineral White Metallic	Tango Red Metallic
	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
	Carbon Black Metallic	Ibis White Solid
		Navara Blue Metallic
		District Green Metallic
		Daytona Grey Pearl

Used Cars in India

242 Used 3-Series

Rs. 3 Lakhonwards

12 Used S5 Sportback

Rs. 28.88 Lakhonwards

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3 Series LWB vs S5 Sportback Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series LWB and Audi S5 Sportback?

BMW 3 Series LWB price is Rs. 60.55 Lakh and Audi S5 Sportback price is Rs. 73.57 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series LWB is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of 3 Series LWB compared to S5 Sportback?

For the 50 Jahre Edition variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series LWB produces 255 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm of torque. For the 3.0 TFSI Quattro variant, 2994 cc Petrol engine of S5 Sportback produces 349 bhp @ 5400 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm of torque.

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BMW 3 Series LWB vs Audi S5 Sportback

Length Width Height	4819 mm * 2068 mm * 1441 mm	4765 mm * 1845 mm * 1390 mm
Ground Clearance		117 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2961	2825
Kerb Weight (kg)		1760

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	4
Bootspace		465 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	58

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust	Chrome Finish	Chrome Finish
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

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

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage