BMW 3 Series vs BMW X5

BMW X5 Price starts at Rs. 96.00 Lakh which is Rs. 21.10 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW 3 Series priced at Rs. 74.90 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW 3 Series (Petrol Model) is 13.02 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of BMW X5 (Diesel Model) is 12 Kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW 3 Series (Top Model) is powered by 2998 cc engine , while BMW X5 (Top Model) is powered by 2993 cc engine. The Comparison BMW 3 Series M340i xDrive vs BMW X5 xDrive30d M Sport can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

3 Series vs X5

Key Highlights 3 Series M340i xDriveX5 xDrive30d M Sport
Engine Type B58 Turbocharged I6 TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine
Max Power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm 281.68bhp@4000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 13.02 Kmpl 12 Kmpl
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Basic Info BMW 3 Series M340i xDriveBMW X5 xDrive30d M Sport
Rating
41 reviews
28 reviews
Brand Name BMW BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 74.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.09 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 2993 cc
Body Type Sedan,Luxury,SUVAll Sedan Cars SUV,LuxuryAll SUV Cars
Max Power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm 281.68bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 8-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Colors
BMW 3 Series Colors
BMW X5 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 13.02 Kmpl 12 Kmpl
Tyre Size F225/40R19, R255/35R19 21
Boot Space 480 Liters 645 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,44,890 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,11,822 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.18 Lakh 3 Series Insurance Rs. 4.51 Lakh X5 Insurance
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Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine
Motor Power
...
12bhp
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
2993 cc
Motor Type
...
48V Electric Motor
Max Power
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
281.68bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
650Nm@1500-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
8-Speed Steptronic
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Paddle Shift
Kerb Weight
1745 Kg
2170 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
Twin
Mild Hybrid

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
4.4 Sec
6.1 Sec
Fuel Capacity
59 Liters
80 Liters
Top Speed
253 Km/h
243 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
13.02 Kmpl
12 Kmpl

Suspension Front
3
Suspension Rear
4
Brakes Front
ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
...
Electric
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
21
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless, Runflat

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Additional Interior Features
BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue
Black, Sensatec Black
Fabric Upholstery
...
Leather Seats
Rear Seat Headrest
Digital Cluster
...
Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
...
6
Digital Odometer
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
5
Boot Space
480 Liters
645 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Trunk Opener
...
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-O
Illuminated Kidney (Iconic Glow) Grille, BMW Adaptive LED Headlights with(BMW Selective Beam, High-beam assistant,Blue Design Element, Accent lighting with turn indicators), Sun Protection Glazing, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, BMW Individual roof rails High-Gloss Shadow Line
Rain Sensing Wiper
Xenon Headlights
...
Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
Antenna
...
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
4709*1827*1442 mm3
4922*2004*1745 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2975 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Launch Control Function, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Comfort access with Digital Key plus, M Sport Suspension, Variable Sport steering, intelligent 4WD with variable torque distribution, Servotronic Steering Assist, M Sport Differential
Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant
464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Digital Key Plus
Smart Entry
...
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
5 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
...
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
...
Not Available
Drive Modes
4
4
Internal Storage
...
No of Speakers
16
16
Rear Entertainment System
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Dual Trip Meter
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
...
Front
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Adjustable Headrest
Clock
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
USB Auxiliary Input
DVD Playback
...
Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
...
Panoramic
Moon Roof

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
...
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
...
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Cruise Control with Braking Function, Parking Assistant( Lateral Parking, Reversing Assistant, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Automatic Start/Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency Spare Wheel, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front with belt force limiters
Automatic Start/Stop function, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Intelligent Light Weight Construction with 50:50 load distribution, Brake Energy Regeneration, Active Park Distance Control (PDC), Attentiveness Assistant, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Electronic Vehicle Immobiliser, Electric Parking Brake with auto hold function, ISOFIX child seat mounting, rear outward seats, Run-Flat Tyres with reinforced side walls, Three-point seat belts at all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters in the front, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Crash Sensor and Dynamic Braking Lights, Emergency Spare Wheel
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
...
Child Safety Lock
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
...
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
...
3

Is BMW 3 Series Better Than BMW X5?

100% users have chosen BMW 3 Series over BMW X5 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 80 users have also rated BMW 3 Series and BMW X5 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
BMW X5 has out rated BMW 3 Series on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor X5 3 Series
Mileage 4.2 5.0
Performance 4.6 5.0
Comfort 4.6 5.0
Maintenance 3.4 5.0
Safety 4.6 5.0
Features 4.6 5.0
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Which car is best between BMW 3 Series vs BMW X5?
BMW X5 has out rated BMW 3 Series on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper BMW 3 Series vs BMW X5?
The BMW 3 Series is cheaper than BMW X5 by Rs. 34.60 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW 3 Series vs BMW X5?
The BMW 3 Series delivers better mileage 13.02 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW 3 Series vs BMW X5?
For the M340i xDrive version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series produces 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm of power and 500Nm@1900-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the xDrive30d M Sport version, 2993 cc Diesel engine of X5 produces 281.68bhp@4000rpm of power and 650Nm@1500-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW 3 Series has better performance.

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