BMW 3 Series vs BMW X5

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs. 77.80 Lakh, which is Rs. 35.60 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW X5, priced at Rs. 1.13 Crore. In terms of mileage, the 3 Series offers a claimed 13.02 kmpl, while the X5 delivers 12 kmpl. On the performance front, the 3 Series uses a 2998cc engine producing 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm and the X5 a 2993cc engine producing 281.68bhp@4000rpm. If you're deciding between the 3 Series and X5, the 3 Series is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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3 Series vs X5 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 3 SeriesBMW X5
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 77.80 LakhRs. 1.13 Crore
Mileage 13.02 kmpl12 kmpl
Engine 2998 cc2993 cc
Max power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm281.68bhp@4000rpm
Top speed 253 Km/h243 Km/h

3 Series vs X5 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 3 Series M340i xDriveBMW X5 xDrive30d M Sport
Rating
43 reviews
28 reviews
Brand Name BMW BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 77.80 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.13 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 2993 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll 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. 1,50,500 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,19,367 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance 3 Series Insurance X5 Insurance
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Displacement
2998 cc
2993 cc
Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine
Motor Power
Not Available
12bhp
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
2993 cc
Motor Type
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
1745 Kg
2170 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
Twin
Super Charge
Not Available
No
Mild Hybrid
No
No

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

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
21
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
21
Suspension Front
Multi-link suspension
Air suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Air suspension
Brakes Front
ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
21
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless, Runflat

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
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
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps,LED Fog Lights
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
6
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
480
645
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
5
Boot Space
480 Liters
645 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
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-On
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
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
No
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Tinted Glass
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Chrome Grille
Yes
Yes
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Yes
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Yes
Removable Convertible Top
Not Available
No
Roof Carrier
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4709*1827*1442 mm3
4922*2004*1745 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2975 mm
No. Of Doors
4
5

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
Yes
Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
5 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
No
Drive Modes
4
4
Internal Storage
Not Available
Yes
No of Speakers
16
16
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
Not Available
No
Power Boot
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional 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-On
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
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
Not Available
No
CD Player
Not Available
No
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Compass
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Yes
DVD Playback
Not Available
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Yes

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Rear
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Remote Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

rearTread
Not Available
1686 mm

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 85 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 4.4 5.0
Performance 4.7 5.0
Comfort 4.7 5.0
Maintenance 3.8 5.0
Safety 4.7 5.0
Features 4.3 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 ₹35.60 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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