Comparing the BMW 3 Series and the BMW i5 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW 3 Series is available at ₹5,799,000, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the BMW 3 Series comes with a 1998 cc unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 255 bhp (330i M Sport) / 190 bhp (320d) and 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 1998 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Turbo Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 16.84 kmpl (320d) / 15.39 kmpl (330i) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 255 bhp (330i M Sport) / 190 bhp (320d) | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 400 Nm (Petrol) / 400 Nm (Diesel) | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 84.3 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC (205 kW) |
| Range | — | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 480 Litres | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 142 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1535 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4709 mm / 1827 mm / 1435 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2851 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (electronic variable ratio) | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver (top) | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec Leatherette / Merino Leather (top) | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Electric Glass Sliding Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Adaptive Headlamps | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 225/50 R17 (base) / 225/40 R18 (top) | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch / 18-inch M Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireBrooklyn GreyPortimao BlueSan Remo GreenSkyscraper Grey | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
