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BMW 3 Series vs BMW 5 Series Comparison
BMW 3 Series
BMW 5 Series
2024 BMW
3 Series
vs
2024 BMW
5 Series
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
59L
384 to 472 km
60L
390 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$82,045 - $114,900
$114,900 - $134,900
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A fairly complete offering
- Sumptuous interior appointments
- Now with five-year warranty
Misses
- Considerably more expensive now
- Ride is too firm, even on adaptive dampers
- M340i xDrive is just a few grand extra
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Show-stopping interior
- Ultra refined driving dynamics
- Engine packs a punch for a four-pot...
Misses
- ...but not compared to what the 5er has usually offered
- More expensive than ever
- Higher-tech interior isn't easier to navigate
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Carbon Fibre Trim Finishers (+$1,200)
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$3,800)
- Comfort Pack (+$5,700)
- Enhancement Pack - Alternative Pricing (+$10,400)
- Enhancement Pack (+$4,200)
- Enhancement Pack - Special (+$7,800)
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW 3 Series range is available in the following exterior paint colours
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire metallic
- Melbourne Red metallic
- Mineral White metallic
- M Portimao Blue metallic
- M Brooklyn Grey metallic (NEW)
- Skyscraper Grey metallic (NEW)
- Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
- Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic
Metallic paint costs an additional $2000, while BMW Individual metallic paints cost an additional $3850 unless they’re bought in combination with the Visibility package, making them an additional $1850.
Comparison
Reviews
8.1
2023 BMW 330i review
The 330i is a good thing, but if you’re spending this much and ticking a few options boxes, you really ought to step up to the M340i.
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Matt Campbell
8.1
2024 BMW 520i review
The new BMW 5 Series only has one petrol engine option in Australia – which will leave traditionalists longing for more.
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Scott Collie
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2998 | 1998 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | INLINE 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 190kW - 285kW | 153kW - 223kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5500 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 500Nm | 330Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.2 - 11 | 11.6 - 16.5 | |
