BMW 5 Series vs BMW X3

Last Updated: September 22, 2026

BMW X3 price starts at Rs. 69.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 6.70 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 5 Series, priced at Rs. 76.60 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 5 Series offers a claimed 15.7 kmpl, while the X3 delivers 13.38 kmpl. On the performance front, the 5 Series uses a 1998cc engine producing 255bhp@4500rpm and the X3 a 1998cc engine producing 187bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the 5 Series and X3, the 5 Series is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the X3 stands out for affordability.

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5 Series vs X3 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 5 SeriesBMW X3
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 76.60 LakhRs. 69.90 Lakh
Mileage 15.7 kmpl13.38 kmpl
Engine 1998 cc1998 cc
Max power 255bhp@4500rpm187bhp@5000rpm

5 Series vs X3 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 5 Series 530LiBMW X3 xDrive 20 M Sport
Rating
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Brand Name BMW BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 76.60 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 69.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 1998 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 255bhp@4500rpm 187bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 8-Speed
Drive Type RWD AWD
Colors
BMW 5 Series Colors
BMW X3 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15.7 Kmpl 13.38 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available 245/50 R19
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,48,179 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,35,218 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.25 Lakh 5 Series Insurance Rs. 2.99 Lakh X3 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Displacement
1998 cc
1998 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
2-litre turbo-petrol
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1998 cc
Max Power
255bhp@4500rpm
187bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1600rpm
310Nm@1500-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
Not Available
7.8 Sec
Mileage (ARAI)
15.7 Kmpl
13.38 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
19
Suspension Front
Not Available
3
Suspension Rear
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Power
Electric
Tyre Size
Not Available
245/50 R19

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
5

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Powered
Boot Opening
Not Available
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5165*2156*1518 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
3105 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
4
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
3 Zone
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
Not Available
15
Adjustable Steering
Yes
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
14.9 inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Not Available
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Save Route Place
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW X3
  • New face and grill that looks sporty and not too polarizing
  • Flush fitting door handles are a nice touch
  • Interiors are a complete refresh with premium touches like a crystal knob for the iDrive controller
  • Large 14-inch touch screen + 15-speaker sound and three zone climate control
  • Multiple airbags + ADAS and 360 degree camera are part of a strong safety suite
  • Diesel and petrol engine options
BMW X3
  • None to speak of
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BMW 5 Series Vs BMW X3 FAQs

Which car is cheaper BMW 5 Series vs BMW X3?
The BMW X3 is cheaper than BMW 5 Series by ₹6.70 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW 5 Series vs BMW X3?
The BMW 5 Series delivers better mileage 15.7 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW 5 Series vs BMW X3?
For the 530Li version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 5 Series produces 255bhp@4500rpm of power and 400Nm@1600rpm of torque. Whereas for the xDrive 20 M Sport version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of X3 produces 187bhp@5000rpm of power and 310Nm@1500-4000rpm of torque

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