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BMW 3 Series vs BMW 5 Series Comparison

BMW 3 Series

BMW

3 Series

M340i xDrive

BMW 5 Series

BMW

5 Series

LWB 530Li

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Price
₹75.9Lakh
Price
₹74.4Lakh
Seating Up to
5
Seating Up to
5
Mileage
13kmpl
Mileage
Data Unavailable
Engine
2998cc
Engine
1998cc
Fuel
petrol
Fuel
petrol
Transmission
automatic
Transmission
automatic
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Here’s a detailed comparison between the BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series. If you're looking to compare cars based on features, engine specifications and dimensions to price and mileage, this guide will help you make an informed decision between the two new cars. The BMW 3 Series price starts at an ex-showroom price of ₹75.90 lakh for the lowest M340i xDrive variant and goes up to ₹75.90 lakh for the top-spec variant. The BMW 5 Series on the other hand, starts at ₹74.40 lakh for the LWB 530Li and goes up to ₹74.40 lakh for the variant.

 

The BMW 3 Series is a Sedan with a seating capacity of 5 and a length of 4709 mm. It is available in 1 different variants. The 3 Series offers a boot space of 480 litres and comes with Automatic option(s). It is available in Petrol variant(s).

 

BMW 3 Series is offered in a variety of colours, including Arctic Race Blue Metallic, Dragon Fire Red Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic, Dravit Gray Metallic & Tanzanite Blue Metallic.

 

The BMW 5 Series is a Sedan with a seating capacity of 5 and a length of  5060 mm. It is available in 1 different variants. The 5 Series offers a boot space of 530 litres and comes with Automatic transmission option(s). It is available in Petrol variant(s).

 

BMW 5 Series is offered in a variety of colours, including Carbon Black, Phytonic Blue, Sparkling Copper Grey Metallic & Mineral White.

 

Key Differences: BMW 3 Series vs BMW 5 Series

Key DifferencesBMW 3 SeriesBMW 5 Series
Base Model Price₹75.90 lakh (Ex-Showroom)₹74.40 lakh (Ex-Showroom)
Top Model Price₹75.90 lakh (Ex-Showroom)₹74.40 lakh (Ex-Showroom)
Seating Capacity55
Total Variants11
Boot Space480 litres530 litres
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Length4709 mm5060 mm

 

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BMW 3 Series user reviews

4.4 out of 5

Interiors

4.4

Looks

4.6

Fuel Economy

4.4

Comfort

4.4
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Auto Enthusiast

4.1 | On 01 Jul 2025

The reason I love BMW M340i is, when I drove it recently, it gave me butterflies, the amount of torque rush and adrenaline I got from driving it is unmatched.

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Sankeerthan

4.0 | On 01 Jul 2025

BMW M340i has been my dream car for a long time. I really like german cars, and BMW is a brand I've always loved. The M340i gives a good mix of speed, comfort, and daily

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BMW 5 Series user reviews

4.1 out of 5

Interiors

3.8

Looks

4.4

Fuel Economy

4.0

Comfort

4.1
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Auto Enthusiast

3.8 | On 01 Jul 2025

The bmw 520 series has been my favourite dream car. I did drive it for a few years outside of India thanks to my brother owning one in Germany. Had the pleasure to go full

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Auto Enthusiast

3.5 | On 01 Jul 2025

BMW 5 series, being a petrolhead, love how this car has aged. This car is perfect machine to be at the driver's seat or rear!

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