BMW 3 Series LWB vs BMW i5 Comparison

Compare the BMW 3 Series LWB and BMW i5 on Carbike360 - price, specs, driving range, performance, features, charging time, and more.

BMW 3 Series LWB 330Li M Sport costs ₹62 Lakh, while the BMW i5 M60 xDrive} is priced at ₹1.20 Cr.

BMW 3 Series LWB 330Li M Sport is powered by a 1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine and delivers 255 bhp @ 5000 rpm with a mileage of 15.39., Whereas BMW i5 M60 xDrive is an Electric car, it delivers 516 driving range with a 83.9 kWh, Lithium Ion battery capacity.

BMW 3 Series LWB vs BMW i5 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series LWB	BMW i5
Engine Capacity	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	NA
Power	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	601 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric

BMW 3 Series LWB

₹ 62.00 Lakh

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BMW i5

₹ 1.20 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

62.00 Lakh

1.20 Cr

EMI

₹1,14,482

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,20,655

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.6

5.0

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Seating Capacity

5 Person

4 Person

Doors

4 Doors

Bootspace

480 litres

490 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

59 litres

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Highway Mileage

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AC Regular Charging

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Range

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516 km

Fuel Type

Petrol

Electric

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

400 Nm @ 1550-4400 Rpm

795 Nm

DC Fast Charging

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Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode

Engine Type

B48 Turbocharged I4

Electric

Electric Motor Assist

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Battery

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83.9 KWh, Lithium Ion

Battery Charging

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Electric Motor

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2 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Placed At One Motor Each On Front And Rear Axle

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

255 Bhp @ 5000 Rpm

601 Bhp

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

6.2 seconds

3.8 seconds

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

400 Nm @ 1550-4400 Rpm

795 Nm

Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

15.39 kmpl

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AC Fast Charging

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Top Speed

250 kmph

230 kmph

Drivetrain

RWD

AWD

Driving Range

908 km

516 km

Engine

1998 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

6.2 seconds

3.8 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

City Mileage

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Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1441 mm

1505 mm

Width

2068 mm

1900 mm

Ground Clearance

135 mm

137 mm

Kerb Weight

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Wheelbase

2961 mm

2995 mm

Length

4823 mm

5060 mm

Rear Suspension

Five-link Axle In Lightweight Aluminium-steel Construction

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Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

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Tyre Construction

Run-Flat

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Alloy

Front Tyres

225 / 45 R18

245 / 40 R20

Rear Tyres

255 / 40 R18

275 / 35 R20

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

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Front Suspension

Double-joint Spring-strut Axle In Lightweight Aluminium-steel Construction, Hydraulically Damped Torque Strut Bearingsconstruction

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

6 metres

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Four Wheel Steering

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Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Body Kit

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Body-coloured Bumpers

Rub-strips

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Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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Roof-mounted Antenna

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Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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)

20 Way Electrically Adjustable (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, Headrest: Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out)

Front Seatback Pockets

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Headrests

Front & Rear

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Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Massage Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

20 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 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, Headrest: Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out)

Interiors

Dual Tone

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Interior Colours

Fine-wood Trim Ash Grey-Brown

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Seat Upholstery

Leather

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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Lane Departure Warning

Lane Departure Prevention

Puncture Repair Kit

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Child Seat Anchor Points

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)

Blind Spot Detection

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

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High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Middle Head Rest

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

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Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Side Window Blinds

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Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Soft-close Door

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ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

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Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Auto Folding

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Rear Windshield Blind

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Rear Defogger

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Scuff Plates

Metallic

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Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Chrome

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Exterior Door Handles

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Chrome

ORVM Colour

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Black

Interior Door Handles

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Chrome

Speakers

Infotainment Screen Size

12.3 inch

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Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

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Head Unit Size

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Gesture Control

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Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

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Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

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Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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Touchscreen Size

12.3 inch

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Integrated (in-dash) Music System

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USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

iPod Compatibility

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Smart Connectivity

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Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)

DVD Playback

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Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

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Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Digital

Shift Indicator

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Gear Indicator

Instantaneous Consumption

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Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

40000

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

160000

Driver Armrest Storage

Cooled Glovebox

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Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Sunglass Holder

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Cup Holders

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Front & Rear

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

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Third Row AC Zone

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Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

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Air Conditioner

Automatic Three Zone

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Heater

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Cruise Control

Rear AC

Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Air Purifier

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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Headlight and Ignition On Reminder

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12V Power Outlets

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Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

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Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Fog Lights

LED

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Reading Lamp

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Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Glovebox Lamp

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Headlight Height Adjuster

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Active

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Ambient Interior Count

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Cabin Lamps

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Front And Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

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Ride Height Adjustment

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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Descent Control

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Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

Differential Lock

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

BMW 3 Series LWB

✓Best-in-segment rear seat legroom in BMW 3 Series LWB
✓Strong petrol and diesel engine performance
✓Premium interiors with advanced infotainment
✓Balanced ride quality for comfort and driving pleasure
✓Trusted BMW build quality and brand value

BMW i5

✓Exceptional BMW i5 electric performance and acceleration
✓Long electric range with fast DC charging support
✓Premium interiors with advanced curved display
✓Rear-wheel steering improves comfort and agility
✓Strong BMW luxury and technology credentials

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