BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs BMW 5 Series

Last Updated: September 22, 2026

BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase price starts at Rs. 60.60 Lakh, which is Rs. 16.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 5 Series, priced at Rs. 76.60 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 3 Series Long Wheelbase offers a claimed 15.39 kmpl, while the 5 Series delivers 15.7 kmpl. On the performance front, the 3 Series Long Wheelbase uses a 1998cc engine producing 258bhp@5000rpm and the 5 Series a 1998cc engine producing 255bhp@4500rpm. If you're deciding between the 3 Series Long Wheelbase and 5 Series, the 3 Series Long Wheelbase is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the 5 Series stands out for mileage.

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3 Series Long Wheelbase vs 5 Series Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 3 Series Long WheelbaseBMW 5 Series
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 60.60 LakhRs. 76.60 Lakh
Mileage 15.39 kmpl15.7 kmpl
Engine 1998 cc1998 cc
Max power 258bhp@5000rpm255bhp@4500rpm
Top speed 250 Km/hNot Available

3 Series Long Wheelbase vs 5 Series Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase 330Li M Sport 50 Jahre EditionBMW 5 Series 530Li
Rating
35 reviews
13 reviews
Brand Name BMW BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 60.60 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 76.60 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 1998 cc
Body Type Coupe SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 258bhp@5000rpm 255bhp@4500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed AT Not Available
Drive Type RWD RWD
Colors
BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase Colors
BMW 5 Series Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15.39 Kmpl 15.7 Kmpl
Tyre Size F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18 Not Available
Boot Space 480 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 1,17,228 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,48,179 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.63 Lakh 3 Series Long Wheelbase Insurance Rs. 3.25 Lakh 5 Series Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Displacement
1998 cc
1998 cc
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo
Not Available
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1998 cc
Max Power
258bhp@5000rpm
255bhp@4500rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1550-4400rpm
400Nm@1600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed AT
Not Available
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1645 Kg
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
ECO | CITY | SPORT
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No

20-80 kmph (kickdown)
4.57 s
Not Available
Braking (100-0 kmph)
35.25 Meters
Not Available
Braking (80-0 kmph)
22.85 Meters
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
6.2 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
59 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
250 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
15.39 Kmpl
15.7 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
225/45 R18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
225/45 R18
Not Available
Brakes Front
Not Available
Disc
Brakes Rear
Not Available
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Tyre Size
F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial tubeless
Not Available

Additional Interior Features
Floor mats in Velour,Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet,Galvanic embellisher for controls,Storage compartment package,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Comfort enhanced Seats in Front and Rear,Black High gloss and Aluminium combination,Widescreen Curved Display
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.28
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
4
Boot Space
480 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side sills and rear apron in body colour with front bumper trim insert in Dark Shadow metallic, BMW Kidney Grille with exclusively designed vertical double slats in High-Gloss Black, BMW Kidney frame in High-Gloss Black, Special 50 Jahre Laser Engraving on B-Pillar Cover
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
No
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4823*1827*1441 mm3
5165*2156*1518 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
3105 mm
No. Of Doors
4
4

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Launch Control Function,Servotronic Steering Assist,BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices,Intelligent E-call,Remote software upgrade,MyBMW App with Remote Services,Intelligent Personal Assistant,Rear View Camera with Park Distance Control (front & rear)m,Comfort Access with Digital Key),BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system)
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
No
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto,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,Voice Control
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
16
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
5
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side sills and rear apron in body colour with front bumper trim insert in Dark Shadow metallic, BMW Kidney Grille with exclusively designed vertical double slats in High-Gloss Black, BMW Kidney frame in High-Gloss Black, Special 50 Jahre Laser Engraving on B-Pillar Cover
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & telescopic
Tilt & telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.88 inch
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Cruise Control with Braking Function,Parking Assistant with(Lateral Parking,Reversing Assistant),Electronic Vehicle Immobiliser and Crash Sensor,Emergency Spare Wheel,Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls,Side-impact protection,Warning triangle with first-aid kit,Head airbags
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
MyBMW
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
  • Roomy, classy, well equipped, beautiful interiors and comfy on the move
BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
  • Not the most involving experience from behind the wheel
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BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase Vs BMW 5 Series FAQs

Which car is cheaper BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs BMW 5 Series?
The BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase is cheaper than BMW 5 Series by ₹16.00 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs BMW 5 Series?
The BMW 5 Series delivers better mileage 15.7 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs BMW 5 Series?
For the 330Li M Sport 50 Jahre Edition version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series Long Wheelbase produces 258bhp@5000rpm of power and 400Nm@1550-4400rpm of torque. Whereas for the 530Li version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 5 Series produces 255bhp@4500rpm of power and 400Nm@1600rpm of torque

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