BMW 3 Series vs BMW X5

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    2025 BMW 3 Series - M3

    2025 BMW 3 Series - M3

    3.0 L, 6-speed manual, Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    From $163,700

    excl. on-roads

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    2024 BMW X5 - M Sport

    2024 BMW X5 - M Sport

    3.0 L, 8-speed auto, SUV, Diesel, 4x4

    From $134,900

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    Overview

    Variant

    M3

    Variant

    M Sport

    Body type

    Sedan

    Body type

    SUV

    Engine size

    3.0 L

    Engine size

    3.0 L

    Drive type

    Rear

    Drive type

    4x4

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    10.1 / 100 km

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    8.2 / 100 km

    Power and torque

    353kW / 550Nm

    Power and torque

    210kW / 650Nm

    584km

    976km

    Warranty

    5 year

    Warranty

    5 year

    Doors

    4

    Doors

    5

    Seats

    5

    Seats

    5

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Fuel type

    Diesel

    Safety rating

    Safety rating

    5 Stars

    Specifications

    Engine size

    3.0 L

    Engine size

    3.0 L

    Cylinders

    6cyl

    Cylinders

    6cyl

    584km

    976km

    Power

    353kW at 6250 rpm

    Power

    210kW at 4000 rpm

    Torque

    550Nm at 2650 rpm

    Torque

    650Nm at 1500 rpm

    Engine configuration

    In-Line

    Engine configuration

    In-Line

    Fuel injection

    Fuel injection

    Diesel Common Rail

    Acceleration (0-100km/h)

    4.2 s

    Acceleration (0-100km/h)

    6.1 s

    Drive type

    Rear

    Drive type

    4x4

    Transmission

    6 SP Manual

    Transmission

    8 SP Automatic

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Fuel type

    Diesel

    Fuel octane

    98

    Fuel octane

    Fuel tank capacity

    59 L

    Fuel tank capacity

    80 L

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    10.1 / 100 km

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    8.2 / 100 km

    Urban efficiency

    Urban efficiency

    Highway efficiency

    Highway efficiency

    CO2 emissions (combined)

    231g / km

    CO2 emissions (combined)

    206g / km

    Warranty

    5 year

    Warranty

    5 year

    Roadside assist

    3 year / Unlimited km

    Roadside assist

    3 year / Unlimited km

    Service interval

    Service interval

    Length

    4801 mm

    Length

    4922 mm

    Height

    1437 mm

    Height

    1745 mm

    Width

    Width

    2004 mm

    Ground clearance unladen

    120 mm

    Ground clearance unladen

    Front track

    1617 mm

    Front track

    1680 mm

    Rear track

    1605 mm

    Rear track

    1689 mm

    Wheelbase

    2857 mm

    Wheelbase

    2975 mm

    Boot space

    480 L

    Boot space

    645 L

    Kerb weight

    3759 kg

    Kerb weight

    4817 kg

    Gross vehicle mass

    2210 kg

    Gross vehicle mass

    2860 kg

    Tare weight

    1668 kg

    Tare weight

    2126 kg

    Braked towing capacity

    Braked towing capacity

    3500 kg

    Unbraked towing capacity

    Unbraked towing capacity

    750 kg

    Front tyres

    275/35 R19 100Y

    Front tyres

    275/45 R20

    Front rims

    9.5x19

    Front rims

    9.0x20

    Rear tyres

    285/30 R19 99Y

    Rear tyres

    305/40 R20

    Rear rims

    10.5x20

    Rear rims

    10.5x20

    Safety rating

    Safety rating

    5 Stars

    Number of airbags

    6

    Number of airbags

    7

    Anti-collision system

    Standard

    Anti-collision system

    Standard

    Driver monitoring

    yes

    Driver monitoring

    yes

    Blind spot monitor

    Blind spot monitor steering vibration, active without turn signal and includes collision avoidance

    Blind spot monitor

    Blind spot monitor steering vibration, active without turn signal and includes collision avoidance

    Lane departure warning

    Standard

    Lane departure warning

    Standard

    Active lane control

    Active lane control

    yes

    Traffic sign recognition

    Standard

    Traffic sign recognition

    Standard

    Security alarm

    Alarm

    Security alarm

    Alarm

    Battery type

    Battery type

    Lithium Ion

    Battery capacity

    Battery capacity

    0.53 kWh

    Electric range

    Electric range

    Power consumption

    Not Available

    Power consumption

    Not Available

    Plug type (standard)

    Plug type (standard)

    Plug type (fast charging)

    Plug type (fast charging)

    Peak charge rate

    Peak charge rate

    Charging time (EV wall)

    Charging time (EV wall)

    Charging time (fast charging)

    Charging time (fast charging)

    Four wheel drive type

    no

    Four wheel drive type

    Full-Time

    Low/high range

    no

    Low/high range

    no

    Approach angle

    Approach angle

    25.2°

    Departure angle

    Departure angle

    22.2°

    Breakover angle

    Breakover angle

    Differential lock

    Not Available

    Differential lock

    Not Available

    Features

    Apple CarPlay

    yes

    Apple CarPlay

    yes

    Android Auto

    yes

    Android Auto

    yes

    Wireless charging

    Standard

    Wireless charging

    Standard

    Digital radio (DAB+)

    yes

    Digital radio (DAB+)

    yes

    360° camera

    Standard

    360° camera

    Standard

    Cruise control

    Standard

    Cruise control

    Standard

    Start/stop system

    Standard

    Start/stop system

    Standard

    Number of speakers

    16

    Number of speakers

    10

    Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

    Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

    USB ports (front)

    2

    USB ports (front)

    2

    USB ports (rear)

    0

    USB ports (rear)

    0

    Keyless entry

    yes

    Keyless entry

    yes

    Keyless start

    yes

    Keyless start

    yes

    Rain sensing wipers

    yes

    Rain sensing wipers

    yes

    Display screen size

    14.90 ”

    Display screen size

    14.90 ”

    Seat material

    Premium Leather

    Seat material

    Synthetic Leather

    Heated seats (front)

    yes

    Heated seats (front)

    yes

    Heated seats (rear)

    no

    Heated seats (rear)

    no

    Heated steering wheel

    yes

    Heated steering wheel

    no

    Air conditioning type

    Fully-Auto

    Air conditioning type

    Fully-Auto

    Air conditioning zones

    3

    Air conditioning zones

    3

    Sunroof

    Standard

    Sunroof

    Standard

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    2025 BMW 3 Series - M3

    2025 BMW 3 Series - M3

    3.0 L, 6-speed manual, Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    2024 BMW X5 - M Sport

    2024 BMW X5 - M Sport

    3.0 L, 8-speed auto, SUV, Diesel, 4x4