BMW 5 Series Vs BMW 3 Series comparison

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₹ 77.81 Lakh

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₹ 65.01 Lakh

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Overview

BMW 5 Series Vs BMW 3 Series Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the 5 Series Vs 3 Series on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

5 Series Vs 3 Series – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW 3 Series in New Delhi starts at ₹ 65.01 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 79.53 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. On the other hand, BMW 5 Series price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 77.81 Lakh.

Summary	BMW 5 Series	BMW 3 Series
Price	₹ 77.81 Lakh	₹ 65.01 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	BMW
Body Type	Sedan	Sedan
Mileage	15.56 KM/L	16.13 KM/L
Power	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm bhp	374 bhp
Engine	1998 CC	2998 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

5 Series Vs 3 Series – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW 3 Series base Petrol engine returns 16 KM/L. The BMW 5 Series base Petrol returns 16 KM/L.

5 Series Vs 3 Series – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW 3 Series gets 374 bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW 5 Series comes in 255 bhp @ 4500 rpm bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo Inline 4-cylinder Engine	3.0-litre, Six-cylinder Engine
Displacement (CC)	1998 CC	2998 CC
No. of Cylinders	4	6
Power	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm	374 bhp
Torque	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm	500 Nm
Top Speed	250	N/A
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	6.5	4.4
No. of gears	8	8
Drive Train	RWD	RWD
Turbocharger	N/A	N/A
Emissions Standard	BS6 Phase 2	N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Length	5165 mm	4824 mm
Width	2156 mm	1811 mm
Height	1518 mm	1429 mm
Wheelbase	3105 mm	2810 mm
Ground Clearance	158 mm	165 mm
Kerb Weight	1750 KG	1544 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	520 L	480 L
No. of Doors	4	4
No. of Rows	2	N/A
Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel tank Capacity	68.0	59.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	15.56 KM/L	16.13 KM/L
Mileage - City	12.00 KM/L	11.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	16.00 KM/L	16.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	Double Arm Axle	Double Joint Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension	Aluminium Integral Axle	Five-Arm
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)	Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustability	Tilt & Telescopic	1

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless Radial
Front Tyre Size	245/45 R18	225/45 R18
Rear Tyre Size	275/40 R18	255/40 R18
Spare Wheel Type	N/A	N/A
Spare Wheel Size	N/A	N/A

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control	2-Zone Climate Control
Front AC	Dual Zone	No
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest	No
Third Row AC Zone	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	Dual Zone	Yes
Paddle Shift	Yes	Yes
Idle Start/Stop Button	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Adaptive	Yes
Power Windows	Yes	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Push Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start	Yes	No
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	No
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	No
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Electric Tailgate	Yes	No
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	No
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	Yes	No
2 X 12 V DC Connector + 2 X USB Port for Charging		-
Ambient Illumination		-
Electro Multi Vision Display		-
Hands Free Power Rear Hatch		-
Shimamoku ornamentation		-
Wireless Charging		-

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Keyless	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	Electrically Adjustable With Lumbar Support	No
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manually Adjustable	No
Seat Upholstery	Leather	No
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	Yes
Front Armrest	Available With Storage	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	No
Split Rear Seat	60:40 Split	No
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	No
Headrests	Front And Rear	No
Ventilated Seats	Front	No
Seat Memory Function	Yes	No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	No

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags		-
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	Yes
Rear Side Airbag	Yes	No
Curtain Airbag	Yes	No
Knee Airbags	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Hill Hold Control	Yes	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	No
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	No
Lane Assist	Yes	No
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	No
Auto Emergency Braking	Yes	No
Driver Drowsiness Detection	Yes	No
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Front, Rear	No
Speed Alert System	Yes	No
Parking Assistance	Rear Camera With Guidelines	No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	No
Dashcam	Yes	No
Electric ORVM Heating	Yes	No
Anti Theft System with Siren, Intrusion (Break-in) Sensor and Tilt Sensor		-
Emergency Brake Signal		-
Impact Sensing Fuel Cut		-
Power Doorlock with Speed Lock Function		-
Power Windows with Jam Protection and Speed Control		-
Tyre Inflation Pressure Warning with Auto Location		-

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Light Type	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	LED	No
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps	LED	No
Ambient Lighting	Yes	No
Automatic High Beam Assist	Yes	No
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	Yes	No
Cornering Lights	Yes	Yes
Cabin Lamps	Front And Rear	No

Exterior Features

Sunroof	Panoramic	No
Roof Rails	No	No
Shark Fin Antenna	Yes	No
Body-Coloured ORVMs	Yes	No
Chrome Accents	Yes	No
ORVM Adjustments	Electric	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	No
Skid Plates	No	No
Side Steps	No	No

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital	No
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	No
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	No
Clock	Digital	No
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Yes	No
Gear Indicator	Yes	No
Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Tachometer	Digital	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System	Yes	No
Touchscreen Display Size	12.3 Inches	No
Audio System	Harman Kardon	No
Speakers	16	Yes
Tweeters		-
Subwoofer	Yes	-
GPS Navigation	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	No
Smartphone Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	No
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
USB Support	Yes	Yes
AUX Compatibility	Yes	No
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	Yes	No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	No
Radio	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play TM & Android AutoTM		-
Profile Function		-

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	Yes	No
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	Yes	No
Geofencing	Yes	No
Digital Key	Yes	No
AI Voice Assistance	Yes	No
Auto Park Assist	Yes	No
Autonomous Driving Level	Level 2	No
SOS Button	Yes	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	5 Years	No
Type Manufacturer Warranty	5 Years, 100,000 Km	No

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