BMW X3 vs BMW 5 Series

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X3 and BMW 5 Series. The BMW X3 price is Rs. 71.20 Lakh and BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.35 Lakh. The BMW X3 is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 5 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X3 provides the mileage of 13.38 kmpl and 5 Series provides the mileage of 15.7 kmpl.

X3 xDrive20 Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic vs 5 Series 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X3	5 Series
Price	Rs. 71.20 Lakh	Rs. 72.35 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1998 cc
Power	188 bhp	255 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW X3

xDrive20 Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic

Rs. 71.20 Lakh

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Rs. 72.35 Lakh

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BMW X3

xDrive20 Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic

BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 5000 rpm	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	310 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 7.8 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds (claimed)
Mileage	ARAI: 13.38 kmpl	ARAI: 15.7 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		942
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
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 Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Run-Flat Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6
Front Tyres	245 / 50 R19	19
Rear Tyres	245 / 50 R19	19
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS	Level 3	Level 2
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	9 Airbags
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions		Lane Departure Prevention
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist		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: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
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	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Yes (6)
Puddle Lamps	2

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated 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
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock	Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" Touch-screen Display	12.3" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	15 Speakers	18 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 (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
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

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (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)
Ventilated Seats		Front (Cooled)
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black, Canberra Beige / Black)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

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	Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Alpine White	Carbon Black Metallic
	Black Sapphire	Sparkling Cooper Grey Metallic
	Tanzanite Blue	Mineral White Metallic
	Dune Grey	Phytonic Blue Metallic
	Dune Grey	Oxide Grey Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

5 Ratings

5.0/5

11 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.3Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.8Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.9Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

BMW X3 xDrive20 M Sport

I like BMW very much, the way it drifts and the smoothness it has. I really like it very much, its mileage is also good in diesel and its safety is also awesome, and its technology is also good.

Powerful car with amazing interiors

The BMW5 series offers a premium buying experience with a sleek design, luxurious interiors, and powerful performance. This is a power-packed vehicle with a smooth driving experience. The car is packed with amazing tech and offers tons of customization. Overall, it balances luxury and dynamic driving, making it the most excellent choice for those seeking both luxury and performance.

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Length Width Height	4755 mm * 1920 mm * 1660 mm	5165 mm * 2156 mm * 1518 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2865	3105

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	4
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	68	60

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust	Chrome Finish	Chrome Finish
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

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

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
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

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