BMW 3 Series LWB vs BMW M5 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive BMW 3 Series LWB and BMW M5 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
BMW 3 Series LWB 330Li M Sport is priced at ₹62 Lakh, BMW M5 Competition is priced at ₹20.09 Cr.
BMW 3 Series LWB 330Li M Sport comes with 1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, BMW M5 Competition comes with 4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

BMW 3 Series LWB vs BMW M5 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series LWB	BMW M5
Engine Capacity	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	717 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

BMW 3 Series LWB

₹ 62.00 Lakh

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BMW M5

₹ 2.08 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

62.00 Lakh

2.08 Cr

EMI

₹1,14,482

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹37,08,671

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.6

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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

Doors

4 Doors

Bootspace

480 litres

530 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

59 litres

68 litres

Highway Mileage

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AC Regular Charging

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Range

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

400 Nm @ 1550-4400 Rpm

1000 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

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Transmission

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

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

Engine Type

B48 Turbocharged I4

Twin-Turbocharged V8

Electric Motor Assist

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Battery

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Lithium Ion, 18.6 Volt

Battery Charging

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Electric Motor

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

255 Bhp @ 5000 Rpm

717 Bhp @ 5600 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

6.2 seconds

3.5 seconds

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

400 Nm @ 1550-4400 Rpm

1000 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

15.39 kmpl

49.75 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

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Top Speed

250 kmph

305 kmph

Drivetrain

RWD

AWD

Driving Range

908 km

69 km

Engine

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

4395 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

6.2 seconds

3.5 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Twin Turbo

City Mileage

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Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

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4, DOHC

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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128 mm

Height

1441 mm

1469 mm

Width

2068 mm

1903 mm

Ground Clearance

135 mm

128 mm

Kerb Weight

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1970 kg

Wheelbase

2961 mm

2982 mm

Length

4823 mm

4983 mm

Rear Suspension

Five-link Axle In Lightweight Aluminium-steel Construction

Five-link Axle With Adaptive Variable Damper Control

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Run-Flat

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Front Tyres

225 / 45 R18

285 / 40 R20

Rear Tyres

255 / 40 R18

295 / 35 R21

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

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

Double Wishbone Axle With Adaptive Variable Damper Control

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

6 metres

6.3 metres

Four Wheel Steering

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Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

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Body Kit

Body-coloured Bumpers

Rub-strips

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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)

10 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down, Headrest: Forward / Back)

Front Seatback Pockets

Headrests

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Massage Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

12 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) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Forward / Back)

Interiors

Dual Tone

Interior Colours

Fine-wood Trim Ash Grey-Brown

Silverstone | Black , Aragon Brown | Black , Black | Black

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

Third Row Seat Type

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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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)

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)

Blind Spot Detection

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Middle Head Rest

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Electric

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Internal With Remote

Soft-close Door

Optional

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Rear Windshield Blind

Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Illuminated

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Exterior Door Handles

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Body Coloured

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

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Gesture Control

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Touchscreen Size

12.3 inch

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

iPod Compatibility

Smart Connectivity

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Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

DVD Playback

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Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

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

Dynamic

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)

Driver Armrest Storage

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Sunglass Holder

Cup Holders

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Front & Rear

Third Row Cup Holders

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Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

Third Row AC Zone

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Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Air Conditioner

Automatic Three Zone

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Reverse Camera

Heater

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Electronic - All

Cruise Control

Rear AC

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

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Air Purifier

Optional

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

12V Power Outlets

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Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Fog Lights

LED

LED On Front, Halogen On Rear

Reading Lamp

Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Glovebox Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Active

Intelligent

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

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Descent Control

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 M5

✓Delivers exceptional road dynamics and confident handling.
✓The hybrid powertrain provides strong and refined performance.
✓BMW states that it offers an all-electric driving range of approximately 69 km.