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BMW 5 Series vs BMW 3 Series

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 5 Series and BMW 3 Series. The BMW 5 Series price is ₹ 64.49 Lakh and BMW 3 Series price is ₹ 46.85 Lakh. The BMW 5 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 5 Series provides the mileage of 14.82 kmpl and 3 Series provides the mileage of 16.13 kmpl.

5 Series vs 3 Series Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	5 Series	3 Series
Price	₹ 64.49 Lakh	₹ 46.85 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1998 cc
Power	248 bhp	255 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 5 Series

530i M Sport

₹ 64.49 Lakh

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BMW 3 Series

330i Sport

₹ 46.85 Lakh

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BMW 5 Series

530i M Sport

BMW 3 Series

330i Sport

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	250	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.1	5.8
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L B48 Turbocharged I4	B48 Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	248 bhp @ 5200 rpm	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1450 rpm	400 Nm @ 1550 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	14.82View Mileage Details	16.13View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	1008	951.67
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Turbocharger/Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm) 4963 4709
Width (mm) 1868 1827
Height (mm) 1467 1435
Wheelbase (mm) 2975 2851
Ground Clearance (mm) 135
Capacity
Doors (Doors) 4 4
Seating Capacity (Person) 5 5
No of Seating Rows (Rows) 2 2
Bootspace (litres) 530 480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 68 59

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Braking Performance (metres)		33
Front Suspension	Double Track Control Arm Axle	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle	Five-link axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.03	6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	245 / 45 R18	225 / 50 R17
Rear Tyres	275 / 40 R18	225 / 50 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
Middle Rear Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

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)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Locks & Security
Engine immobilizer
Central Locking Keyless Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin-Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver	Electronic - Internal & Driver
Parking Assist	360 Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	3	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	16 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, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Canberra Beige / Black, Cognac / Black, Black with Aluminium Rhombicle Smoke Grey and Pearl Chrome Trim	Sensatec Canberra Beige/Black, Sensatec Black \| Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat		Full
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Head-rests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Dual Tone	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch -Down	All	All
One Touch - Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Boot-lid Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof Electrically Adjustable Electrically Adjustable
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Body Kit

Lighting

Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Active
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED,LED
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Head Lamps
Follow me home headlamps
Tail Lights	LED	LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster
Glove Box Lamp
Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering mounted controls
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
USB Compatibility
Aux Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
Wireless Charger
Gesture Control
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard-drive
Voice Command

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Warranty (Years) 3 3
Warranty (Kilometres) Unlimited 40000
Rear row
Seat Adjustment 2 Way 2 Way

Brochure

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CarWale's Take

Good Things	Refined powertrain Well-balanced ride quality	Outright performance Ride and handling balance Comfort, luxury
Could be Better	Rear seat comfort and equipment could've been better	Limited ground clearance with a full load Shallow boot

Colours

	Carbon Black Metallic	Mediterranean Blue Metallic
	Phytonic Blue Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Bluestone Metallic	Alpine White View Colour Images
	Alpine White View Colour Images

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5 Series vs 3 Series Comparison FAQs

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

BMW 5 Series price is ₹ 64.49 Lakh and BMW 3 Series price is ₹ 46.85 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series is the cheapest amongst these cars. For detailed comparison of 5 Series vs 3 Series, click here.

Q: Which car between 5 Series and 3 Series is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 530i M Sport version, mileage of 5 Series is 14.82kmpl and for the 330i Sport version, mileage of 3 Series is 16.13kmpl. Thus making 3 Series the most fuel efficient as compared to 5 Series

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

For the 530i M Sport version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 5 Series produces 248 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1450 rpm of torque. For the 330i Sport version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series produces 255 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1550 rpm of torque.

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BMW 5 Series vs BMW 3 Series

Length (mm)	4963	4709
Width (mm)	1868	1827
Height (mm)	1467	1435
Wheelbase (mm)	2975	2851
Ground Clearance (mm)		135

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Seating Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	530	480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	68	59

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

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Body Kit

Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Warranty (Years)	3	3
Warranty (Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000

BMW 5 Series vs BMW 3 Series

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