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Compare BMW 3 Series Hybrid vs BMW 5 Series Hybrid

2018 BMW 3 Series Hybrid
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$45,600
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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2018 BMW 5 Series Hybrid
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$52,650
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Hybrid
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Hybrid
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.1 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13 ft³
Trunk Volume
14.5 ft³

Photos

2017-2018 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid Left Front Three-Quarter Dynamic
2017-2018 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid Rear Side in Motion
2017-2018 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid Driver Area
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2018-2019 BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid Front Side in Motion
2018-2019 BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid Rear Three-Quarter Right Side View
2018-2019 BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid Driver Area
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Hybrid
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Hybrid
Horsepower
247 hp @ 5000 rpm
248 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque
310 lb-ft
310 lb-ft
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.1 ft
39.5 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/50VR17
P245/45HR18
Rear Tire
P225/50VR17
P245/45HR18

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
30 MPG
29 MPG

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gallons
12.1 gallons

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
182.4 in
194.6 in
Height
56.3 in
58.4 in
Max Width
71.3 in
73.5 in
Front Width
60.8 in
63.1 in
Rear Width
62.3 in
64.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
117.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42 in
41.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.3 in
38.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.1 in
58.7 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.1 in
36.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.7 in
37.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.1 in
55.9 in

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
3,915 lbs
4,266 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
13 ft³
14.5 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Estoril Blue Metallic, Priority 1
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Jatoba Brown Metallic, Build Out: 02/28/2018
  • Mediterranean Blue Metallic
  • Melbourne Red Metallic
  • Mineral Gray Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Platinum Silver Metallic
  • Sunset Orange Metallic
  • Atlas Cedar Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Bluestone Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Cashmere Silver Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Imperial Blue Metallic
  • Jatoba Brown Metallic
  • Mediterranean Blue Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Almandine Brown Metallic, Priority 1.
  • Azurite Black Metallic, Priority 1.
  • Champagne Quartz Metallic, Priority 1.
  • Rhodonite Silver Metallic, Priority 1.

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black w/Red Stitching, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Venetian Beige, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Black, SensaTec Leatherette Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, SensaTec Leatherette Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black w/Red Hi/Stitch, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Black/Dark Oyster, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac/Dark Brown, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac/Dark Brown, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Coral Red/Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Oyster, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Venetian Beige/Dk. Oyster, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Black w/Blue, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White w/Dark Coffee, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Night Blue, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White w/Dark Coffee, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Caramel/Black, BMW Ind. Full Merino Lthr Upholstery
  • Smoke White/Black, BMW Ind. Full Merino Lthr Upholstery
  • Tartufo, BMW Ind. Full Merino Lthr Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Optional
Standard
Premium Sound System
Optional
Optional
Satellite Radio
Optional
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Optional
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Entertainment System
Not Available
Optional
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Heads-Up Display
Optional
Optional
Navigation System
Optional
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Optional
Automatic Parking
Optional
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Optional
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Optional
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Optional
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Optional
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Optional
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
8 Years / 80,000 Miles
8 Years / 80,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
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