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2024 BMW 3 Series 330i Sedan
2024 BMW 5 Series 530i Sedan
$44,500 Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9 / 10
$57,900 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5 / 10
Sub-Model 3 Series Sedan Sub-Model 5 Series Sedan
Make BMW Make BMW
Model 3 Series Model 5 Series
Model Year 2024 BMW 3 Series Sedan Model Year 2024 BMW 5 Series Sedan
Year 2024 Year 2024
MSRP $44,500 MSRP $57,900
Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission 8-Speed Automatic Transmission 8-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 255 hp Horsepower 255 hp
Torque 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm Torque 295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
City 25 MPG City 27 MPG
Highway 34 MPG Highway 35 MPG
Combined 29 MPG Combined 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.6 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 18 gallons
Cruising Range City 390 miles Cruising Range City 486 miles
Cruising Range Highway 530.4 miles Cruising Range Highway 630 miles
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 37.4 ft Turning Diameter 40.4 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Optional Head-Up Display Optional
Navigation System Standard Navigation System Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Optional Adaptive Cruise Control Optional
Automatic Parking Optional Automatic Parking Standard
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Optional
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Optional Hands-Free Liftgate Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Optional
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Heated Steering Wheel Optional
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Standard Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start Optional Remote Engine Start Standard
Remote Trunk Release Optional Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Standard Seat Memory Standard
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Universal Garage Door Opener Standard
Telematics Standard Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Optional Leather Seats Optional
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Standard Sun/Moonroof Standard
HD Radio Standard HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Optional Premium Sound System Standard
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Standard Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Optional WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,582 lbs Curb Weight 4,041 lbs
Wheelbase 112.2 in Wheelbase 117.9 in
Front Wheel Size 18" x 7.5" Front Wheel Size 19" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size 18" x 7.5" Rear Wheel Size 19" x 8.5"
Front Tire P225/45HR18 Front Tire P245/45HR19
Rear Tire P225/45HR18 Rear Tire P245/45HR19
Front Width 62.3 in Front Width 63.9 in
Max Width 71.9 in Max Width 74.8 in
Height 56.8 in Height 59.6 in
Length 185.7 in Length 199.2 in
Front Seat Headroom 38.7 in Front Seat Headroom N/A
Front Seat Shoulder Room 56 in Front Seat Shoulder Room N/A
Front Seat Leg Room 42 in Front Seat Leg Room N/A
Rear Seat Headroom 37.6 in Rear Seat Headroom N/A
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 54.6 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room 35.2 in Rear Seat Leg Room N/A
Trunk Volume 17 ft³ Trunk Volume 18.4 ft³