Compare BMW 3 Series Sedan vs BMW 5 Series Sedan vs BMW M3 Sedan

2022 BMW 3 Series Sedan

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$41,450

Starting Price (MSRP)

8.8

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2022 BMW 5 Series Sedan

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$59,950

Starting Price (MSRP)

8.5

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2022 BMW M3 Sedan

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$69,900

Starting Price (MSRP)

8.4

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Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Engine

3.0L Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 26 MPG

Hwy: 36 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 25 MPG

Hwy: 32 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 16 MPG

Hwy: 23 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.6 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

18 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.6 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

17 ft³

Trunk Volume

14 ft³

Trunk Volume

13 ft³

2019-2022 BMW 3 Series Sedan Rear Angle View

2021-2022 BMW 5 Series Sedan Rear Angle View

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

3.0L Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

473 hp @ 6250 rpm

Torque

295 lb-ft @ 1550 rpm

332 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm

406 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,582 lbs

3,898 lbs

3,840 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

30 MPG

27 MPG

19 MPG

City

26 MPG

25 MPG

16 MPG

Highway

36 MPG

32 MPG

23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9 Tons/yr

6.5 Tons/yr

9.3 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.6 gallons

18 gallons

15.6 gallons

Cruising Range City

405.6 miles

450 miles

249.6 miles

Cruising Range Highway

561.6 miles

576 miles

358.8 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

185.7 in

195.8 in

189.1 in

Height

56.8 in

58.2 in

56.4 in

Max Width

71.9 in

73.5 in

74.3 in

Front Width

62.3 in

63.2 in

63.7 in

Rear Width

62.9 in

64 in

63.2 in

Wheelbase

112.2 in

117.1 in

112.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

42 in

41.4 in

41.6 in

Front Seat Headroom

38.7 in

38.8 in

40.6 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

56 in

58.7 in

56 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

35.2 in

36.5 in

35.6 in

Rear Seat Headroom

37.6 in

37.5 in

37.8 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

54.6 in

55.9 in

54.6 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

17 ft³

14 ft³

13 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

37.4 ft

39.4 ft

40 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18" x 7.5"

19" x 8"

18" x 9.5"

Rear Wheel Size

18" x 7.5"

19" x 8"

19" x 10.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Double Wishbone

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P225/45HR18

P245/40HR19

P275/40YR18

Rear Tire

P225/45HR18

P245/40HR19

P285/35YR19

Standard Exterior Colors

Alpine White
Jet Black

Alpine White
Jet Black

Alpine White
Sao Paulo Yellow

Optional Exterior Colors

Black Sapphire Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic, Priority 1
Dravit Grey Metallic, Priority 1
Oxide Grey Metallic, Priority 1
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Priority 1

Bernina Grey Amber Effect Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Bluestone Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic

Black Sapphire Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Skyscraper Gray Metallic
Toronto Red Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic
Individual Dravit Grey Metallic
Oxide Grey Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Frozen Brilliant White Metallic
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Canberra Beige, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Cognac, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Tacora Red, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery

Black, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Canberra Beige, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Cognac, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery

Black, Extended Merino Leather Seat Upholstery
Fiona Red/Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery (VA)
Fjord Blue/Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery (ZA)
Ivory White, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery (ZA)
Kyalami Orange/Black, Extended Merino Leather Seat Upholstery
Silverstone/Black, Extended Merino Leather Seat Upholstery
Tartufo, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery (VA)
Yas Marina Blue/Black, Extended Merino Leather Seat Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

Black w/Blue Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Mocha, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Oyster, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Tacora Red, Vernasca Leather Upholstery

Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
Cognac, Dakota Leather Upholstery
Ivory White, Dakota Leather Upholstery
Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Ivory White, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Mocha, Nappa Leather Upholstery

Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Fiona Red/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery (VB)
Fjord Blue/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery (ZB)
Ivory White, Full Merino Leather Upholstery (ZB)
Kyalami Orange/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Silverstone/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Tartufo/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery (VB)
Yas Marina Blue/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Optional

Standard

Premium Sound System

Not Available

Optional

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Not Available

Standard

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Not Available

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Not Available

Optional

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Optional

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Not Available

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Optional

Not Available

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Optional

Not Available

Remote Trunk Release

Optional

Not Available

Seat Memory

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Seat-Massage

Not Available

Optional

Not Available

Rear A/C

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Optional

Not Available

Rear Parking Aid

Optional

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Optional

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Optional

Standard

Not Available

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

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

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Maintenance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

N/A

8 Years / 80,000 Miles

N/A

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Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary