BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW X3

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW X3. The BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz E-Class price is Rs. 78.50 Lakh and BMW X3 price is Rs. 68.50 Lakh. The BMW 5 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available in 1999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW X3 is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. 5 Series provides the mileage of 15.7 kmpl and X3 provides the mileage of 16.55 kmpl.

5 Series vs E-Class vs X3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	5 Series	E-Class	X3
Price	Rs. 72.90 Lakh	Rs. 78.50 Lakh	Rs. 68.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1999 cc	1995 cc
Power	255 bhp	201 bhp	188 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Rs. 72.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E200

Rs. 78.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

Rs. 68.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E200

BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		240
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.5	7.5	7.9
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		M254 2.0L Petrol	B47 Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm	201 bhp @ 5800-4000 rpm	188 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm	320 Nm @ 1600 rpm	400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Max Motor Performance		23 bhp, 205 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.7View Mileage Details		16.55View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)			1125
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, 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
Battery		Lithium Ion, 48 Volt
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension			Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension			Five-link Axle
Front Brake Type		Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type		Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.7	6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	225 / 55 R18	245 / 50 R19
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	225 / 55 R18	245 / 50 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
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	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)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front 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

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

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)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
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)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Silver Bronze accent with Fineline wood Trim	Cinnamon Brown / Black/Anthracite / Beige	Black, Canberra Beige / Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split		40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Illuminated
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver	All	All
One Touch Up	Driver	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Electric	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		64	6
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights			Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights			LED on front
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
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
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	12.3	12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	18	17
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
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Carbon Black	Nautic Blue	Black Sapphire
Sparkling Cooper Grey	Graphite Grey	Phytonic Blue
	Obsidian Black	Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
	High Tech Silver	Mineral White
	Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

3 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

4.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	5.0Exterior
	5.0Comfort	5.0Comfort
	5.0Performance	5.0Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	1.0Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

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BMW 5 Series 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Buying expiring exp details about look performance service maintenance Good Probs and cons detail everything amazing experience Mileage freon capacity seat capacity automatic function available

E for Exellence

The drive is really fun and it’s a pleasure to drive The looks are stunning, but performance may lag at really high speeds-the comfort in the car is next level The maintenance is affordable and the first service was pretty decent The cons-Fuel economy is not good

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5 Series vs E-Class vs X3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW X3?

BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz E-Class price is Rs. 78.50 Lakh and BMW X3 price is Rs. 68.50 Lakh. Hence BMW X3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of 5 Series compared to E-Class and X3?

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 E200 variant, 1999 cc Petrol engine of E-Class produces 201 bhp @ 5800-4000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the xDrive20d xLine variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of X3 produces 188 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque.

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BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW X3

Length (mm)	5165	4949	4708
Width (mm)	2156	1880	1891
Height (mm)	1518	1468	1676
Wheelbase (mm)	3105	2961	2864
Kerb Weight (kg)		1810

Doors (Doors)	4	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		540
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		66	68

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
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
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

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

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