Compare 2022 BMW 3 Series vs 2022 BMW 5 Series

2022 BMW 3 Series vs 2022 BMW 5 Series

Serving Milwaukee, WI

Deciding which 2022 BMW sedan to take home is easier said than done. At BMW of Milwaukee North, our customers often inquire about the differences between the 3 Series and the 5 Series. The 3 Series has more compact dimensions than the midsize 5 Series as a small luxury sedan. However, this is only one of their notable differences. Our BMW sales associates are available to support your comparison of these two luxurious options.

Performance

A variety of powertrains are offered in these two BMW sedans. One of the engines for the 3 Series is a turbocharged four-cylinder unit that provides you with 255 horsepower. The alternatives for the 3 Series are a turbo hybrid that produces 288 net horsepower and a turbo V6 engine that gives you 382 horsepower. The entry-level engine for the 5 Series, on the other hand, is a turbo four-cylinder that puts out 248 horsepower. The 5 Series is available with a turbo four-cylinder hybrid engine, and it gives you 288 net horsepower. Two additional engines are available. One is a 3.0-liter turbo V6 that offers 335 horsepower. The top engine offered for the 5 Series is a 4.4-liter turbo V8 that puts out 523 horsepower.

Appearance

The 3 Series and the 5 Series have some shared design traits, but they stand apart beautifully. The 3 Series has a smaller stance with a flowing profile. The nose holds a chrome-accented, segmented grille and scalloped LED headlights. The smooth side contours are angled slightly, and a crisp accent runs through the lower side panels. The 5 Series stands more upright to establish a sense of confidence. It has the same grille shape as the 3 Series, but the grille is more extensive. Its scalloped LED headlights have sharp corners. In addition, its side panel accents run more horizontally.

Features

Both the 3 Series and 5 Series are well-appointed with desired equipment. In the 3 Series, you will find connected technologies, a navigation system, heated seats, simulated leather upholstery, smart device integration, a 10-speaker sound system, a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation screen, a 10.1-inch screen for the infotainment system, and a few other features. The 5 Series builds on these features by adding a remote engine start, heated rear seats, a heads-up display, a powered rear sunshade, a 16-speaker sound system, and more driver’s assist features.

BMW of Milwaukee North is the place to admire these two models in person. Schedule an appointment today through our sales office for a test drive comparison of the 3 Series and the 5 Series.