BMW 5 Series vs BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 5 Series and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]. The BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012] price is Rs. 30.43 Lakh. The BMW 5 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012] is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 5 Series provides the mileage of 15.7 kmpl and 3 Series [2010-2012] provides the mileage of 12.05 kmpl.

5 Series vs 3 Series [2010-2012] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	5 Series	3 Series [2010-2012]
Price	Rs. 72.90 Lakh	Rs. 30.43 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1997 cc
Power	255 bhp	184 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Rs. 72.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

320i

Rs. 30.43 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

320i

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.5
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm	184 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm	270 Nm @ 1250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.7View Mileage Details	12.05View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4	4

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)
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

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Partial
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		1

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Silver Bronze accent with Fineline wood Trim
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver
One Touch Up	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	18	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Carbon Black	Black
	Sparkling Cooper Grey	Impherial Blue Brilliant Effect
		Black Sapphire
		Sparkling Bronze
		Mineral Grey
		Havanna
		Liquid Blue
		Melbourne Red
		Galcier Silver
		Orion Silver
		Mineral White
		Alpine White

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5 Series vs 3 Series [2010-2012] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 5 Series and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]?

BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012] price is Rs. 30.43 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series [2010-2012] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between 5 Series and 3 Series [2010-2012] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) variant, mileage of 5 Series is 15.7kmpl and for the 320i variant, mileage of 3 Series [2010-2012] is 12.05kmpl. Thus making 5 Series the most fuel efficient as compared to 3 Series [2010-2012]

Q: How is the performance of 5 Series compared to 3 Series [2010-2012]?

For the 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 5 Series produces 255 bhp @ 4500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the 320i variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series [2010-2012] produces 184 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 270 Nm @ 1250 rpm of torque.

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BMW 5 Series vs BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

Length (mm)	5165	4624
Width (mm)	2156	2031
Height (mm)	1518	1429
Wheelbase (mm)	3105	2810
Ground Clearance (mm)		140
Kerb Weight (kg)		1560

Front Brake Type		Disc
Rear Brake Type		Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	255 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	255 / 55 R16

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	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

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Headlights	LED	Halogen
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Co-Driver Only
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital

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