BMW M340i vs BMW X3 vs Audi S5 Sportback

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW M340i, BMW X3 and Audi S5 Sportback. The BMW M340i price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh, BMW X3 price is Rs. 68.50 Lakh and Audi S5 Sportback price is Rs. 77.32 Lakh. The BMW M340i is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, BMW X3 is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Audi S5 Sportback is available in 2994 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. M340i provides the mileage of 13.02 kmpl, X3 provides the mileage of 16.55 kmpl and S5 Sportback provides the mileage of 10.6 kmpl.

M340i vs X3 vs S5 Sportback Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	M340i	X3	S5 Sportback
Price	Rs. 72.90 Lakh	Rs. 68.50 Lakh	Rs. 77.32 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	1995 cc	2994 cc
Power	369 bhp	188 bhp	349 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol

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BMW M340i

xDrive

Rs. 72.90 Lakh

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BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

Rs. 68.50 Lakh

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Audi S5 Sportback

3.0 TFSI Quattro

Rs. 77.32 Lakh

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BMW M340i

xDrive

BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

Audi S5 Sportback

3.0 TFSI Quattro

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)			250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	4.4	7.9	4.8
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2994 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	B47 Turbocharged I4	3.0L TFSI V6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	369 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm	188 bhp @ 5200 rpm	349 bhp @ 5400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm	400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	13.02View Mileage Details	16.55View Mileage Details	10.6View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	768	1125	615
Drivetrain	AWD	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, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing	Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle	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 / 40 R19	245 / 50 R19	255 / 35 R19
Rear Tyres	255 / 35 R19	245 / 50 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, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	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

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	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock		Electronic	Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
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 - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse 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	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)	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)	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	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)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 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 + Alcantara	Leather	Leather + Alcantara
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Alcantara Sensatec Black \| contrast stitching Blue \| Black	Black, Canberra Beige / 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	Grey	Body Coloured	Silver
Scuff Plates	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
Rear Wiper
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
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		6	30
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on front	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting			Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps		Optional
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		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

Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Black Sapphire	Mythos Black Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic	Phytonic Blue	Navara Blue Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic	Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect	Daytona Grey Pearl
Mineral White Metallic	Mineral White	District Green Metallic
		Tango Red Metallic
		Ibis White Solid

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

32 Ratings

4.0/5

1 Rating

4.7/5

16 Ratings

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

Most Helpful Review

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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Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW M340i, BMW X3 and Audi S5 Sportback?

BMW M340i price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh, BMW X3 price is Rs. 68.50 Lakh and Audi S5 Sportback price is Rs. 77.32 Lakh. Hence BMW X3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between M340i, X3 and S5 Sportback is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the xDrive variant, mileage of M340i is 13.02kmpl, for the xDrive20d xLine variant, mileage of X3 is 16.55kmpl and for the 3.0 TFSI Quattro variant, mileage of S5 Sportback is 10.6kmpl. Thus making X3 the most fuel efficient as compared to M340i and S5 Sportback

Q: How is the performance of M340i compared to X3 and S5 Sportback?

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 xDrive20d xLine variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of X3 produces 188 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 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 M340i vs BMW X3 vs Audi S5 Sportback

Length (mm)	4713	4708	4765
Width (mm)	1827	1891	1845
Height (mm)	1440	1676	1390
Wheelbase (mm)	2851	2864	2825
Ground Clearance (mm)			117
Kerb Weight (kg)			1760

Doors (Doors)	4	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)			465
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	68	58

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

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

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

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