BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs BMW M340i vs Audi S5 Sportback

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine, BMW M340i and Audi S5 Sportback. The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh, BMW M340i price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and Audi S5 Sportback price is Rs. 77.32 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, BMW M340i is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi S5 Sportback is available in 2994 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 3 Series Gran Limousine provides the mileage of 15.39 kmpl, M340i provides the mileage of 13.02 kmpl and S5 Sportback provides the mileage of 10.6 kmpl.

3 Series Gran Limousine vs M340i vs S5 Sportback Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series Gran Limousine	M340i	S5 Sportback
Price	Rs. 60.60 Lakh	Rs. 72.90 Lakh	Rs. 77.32 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	2998 cc	2994 cc
Power	255 bhp	369 bhp	349 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Rs. 60.60 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW M340i

xDrive

Rs. 72.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi S5 Sportback

3.0 TFSI Quattro

Rs. 77.32 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

BMW M340i

xDrive

Audi S5 Sportback

3.0 TFSI Quattro

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250		250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.2	4.4	4.8
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2994 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4	B58 Turbocharged I6	3.0L TFSI V6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	369 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm	349 bhp @ 5400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.39View Mileage Details	13.02View Mileage Details	10.6View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	908	768	615
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	Five-link axle	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	6	5.8
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	225 / 45 R18	225 / 40 R19	255 / 35 R19
Rear Tyres	255 / 40 R18	255 / 35 R19	255 / 35 R19

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2	2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather + Alcantara	Leather + Alcantara
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Fine-wood trim ash Grey-Brown	Alcantara Sensatec Black \| contrast stitching Blue \| Black	Rotor Grey, Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Grey	Silver
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count			30
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active	Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting			Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator			Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)			Optional
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto			Wired
Apple CarPlay			Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	16	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger			Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Carbon Black Metallic	Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic	Dravit Grey Metallic	Navara Blue Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic	Daytona Grey Pearl
Mineral White Metallic	Mineral White Metallic	District Green Metallic
		Tango Red Metallic
		Ibis White Solid

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

10 Ratings

4.9/5

32 Ratings

4.7/5

16 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.9Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.5Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.9Performance	4.7Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy	3.6Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.6Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

BMW is a Class apart, Just go for it

The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is a luxurious and powerful sedan that offers an impressive driving experience. Here is a brief review of this car, covering all aspects Buying experience: Buying a BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is a seamless experience with BMW's efficient sales and after-sales service. The BMW Brand is Known for its quality and the dealership experience reflects that. Driving Experience: The BMW 3 Series Gran limousine provides a smooth and refined driving experience with its powerful engine and advanced suspension system. It offers precise handling and excellent grip, making it an ideal car for long drives and daily commutes Looks and performance: The BMW 3 Series looks stunning with its signature kidney grille and sharp LED headlights. The cabin is spacious and luxurious, with leather upholstery and advanced technology features. Under the hood, it is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that produces 258 horsepower and 400Nm of torque. Servicing and maintenance: BMW provides excellent after-sales services, with scheduled maintenance plans and warranty programs that cover all aspects of the car Pros and Cons: Pros of the BMW include its luxurious and spacious cabin impressive driving experience, and advanced technology features. The only potential downside is its higher price compared to some competitors

A Thrilling Driving Experience

Driving this car is an exhilarating experience that combines luxury, performance and style. This car is known for its powerful engine, precise handling, and sporty design, making it a popular choice among car enthusiast.

A mesmerizing ride..

The car is one of the few cars which takes care of all the things you look while buying from a luxury brand it is comfortable, sporty, good for trips an overall masterpiece by Audi..

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BMW3 Series Gran Limousine

Rs. 60.60 Lakh onwards

BMW5 Series

Rs. 72.90 Lakh onwards

BMWM340i

Rs. 72.90 Lakh onwards

AudiS5 Sportback

Rs. 77.32 Lakh onwards

BMWM2

Rs. 99.90 Lakh onwards

BMWM340i

Rs. 72.90 Lakh onwards

AudiS5 Sportback

BMWX3

Rs. 68.50 Lakh onwards

S5 Sportback comparison with similar cars

AudiS5 Sportback

Rs. 77.32 Lakh onwards

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine, BMW M340i and Audi S5 Sportback?

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh, BMW M340i price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and Audi S5 Sportback price is Rs. 77.32 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between 3 Series Gran Limousine, M340i and S5 Sportback is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 330Li M Sport variant, mileage of 3 Series Gran Limousine is 15.39kmpl, for the xDrive variant, mileage of M340i is 13.02kmpl and for the 3.0 TFSI Quattro variant, mileage of S5 Sportback is 10.6kmpl. Thus making 3 Series Gran Limousine the most fuel efficient as compared to M340i and S5 Sportback

Q: How is the performance of 3 Series Gran Limousine compared to M340i and S5 Sportback?

For the 330Li M Sport variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series Gran Limousine produces 255 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm of torque. For the xDrive variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of M340i produces 369 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm of torque. For the 3.0 TFSI Quattro variant, 2994 cc Petrol engine of S5 Sportback produces 349 bhp @ 5400 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm of torque.

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs BMW M340i vs Audi S5 Sportback

Length (mm)	4823	4713	4765
Width (mm)	2068	1827	1845
Height (mm)	1441	1440	1390
Wheelbase (mm)	2961	2851	2825
Ground Clearance (mm)			117
Kerb Weight (kg)			1760

Doors (Doors)	4	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)			465
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	59	58

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock		Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	40000	Unlimited