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2021 BMW 3 Series vs. 2021 BMW 5 Series

 
2021 BMW 3 Series vs. 2021 BMW 5 Series

2021 BMW 3 Series

vs.

2021 BMW 5 Series
$41,250 MSRP

Starting Price

$54,200 MSRP
255 hp / 295 lb-ft of torque

Standard Engine Specs

248 hp / 258 lb-ft of torque
0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds

Standard Acceleration

0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds
42.0 / 35.2 inches

Front / Rear Legroom

41.4 / 36.5 inches
38.7 / 37.6 inches

Front / Rear Headroom

38.8 inches for both rows
17.0 cubic feet

Trunk Space

18.7 cubic feet

Shopping for an exciting new BMW sedan to upgrade your Urbana-area driving experience? The BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series are popular choices, as each is loaded with sophisticated style and top-shelf features. This BMW 3 Series vs 5 Series comparison from BMW of Bloomington will help you decide which sedan offers the performance, interior features, and price that will best suit your lifestyle and budget.

BMW 3 Series vs. 5 Series: BMW Sedan Price

When you compare BMW models, the first thing you’ll likely look at is the MSRP. Fortunately, you find that the BMW sedan price is quite reasonable compared to competing luxury sedans in the Urbana area. Review the BMW 3 Series vs. 5 Series prices by trim level below.

2021 BMW 3 Series

The 2021 BMW 3 Series is a luxury sports sedan offered in four distinct trim levels, including two with the BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system and two with M Performance engines:

  • BMW 330i: Starting at $41,250 MSRP
  • BMW 330i xDrive: Starting at $43,250 MSRP
  • BMW M340i: Starting at $54,700 MSRP
  • BMW M340i xDrive: Starting at $56,700 MSRP

2021 BMW 5 Series

The 2021 BMW 5 Series is a midsize luxury sedan is offered in seven trims, including xDrive all-wheel drive, M Performance engines, and a hybrid option:

  • BMW 530i: Starting at $54,200 MSRP
  • BMW 530i xDrive: Starting at $56,500 MSRP
  • BMW 530e (hybrid): Starting at $57,200 MSRP
  • BMW 540i : Starting at $59,450 MSRP
  • BMW 530e xDrive: Starting at $59,500 MSRP
  • BMW 540i xDrive: Starting at $61,750 MSRP
  • BMW M550i xDrive: Starting at $76,800 MSRP

BMW 3 Series vs. 5 Series: BMW Sedan Performance

With either the entry-level 2021 BMW 3 Series or entry-level 5 Series, you’ll get a standard 2.0L TwinPower Turbo inline four-cylinder engine paired with an eight-speed sport automatic transmission. However, the specs differ depending on which model you choose:

  • Engine Output: 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque with the 3 Series; 248 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque with the 5 Series
  • 0-60 mph: 5.6 seconds with the 3 Series; 5.9 seconds with the 5 Series
  • Fuel Tank: 15.6-gallon fuel tank in the 3 Series; 18.0-gallon tank in the 5 Series

BMW 3 Series vs. 5 Series: BMW Sedan Interior Features

The compact 2021 BMW 3 Series Sedan comes with the following standard interior features:

  • SensaTec upholstery with 14-way power front seats, the iDrive 6.0 system, Navigation, Bluetooth, and two USB ports.

The midsize 2021 BMW 5 Series interior comes standard with: 

  • SensaTec upholstery with 16-way power front sport seats with two-way power side bolsters, the iDrive 7.0 system, Navigation, Bluetooth, two USB ports, 8 freely programmable bookmarks, and 32 GB of multimedia storage.

Test Drive the BMW 3 Series and 5 Series at BMW of Bloomington

Now that you’ve had a chance to compare BMW models, are you ready to get behind the wheel of a new BMW sedan? Contact us to schedule a test drive today! Make sure to explore our BMW 3 Series lease offers and 5 Series lease specials to get the best BMW sedan price possible. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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