BMW 3 Series Saloon vs BMW X5 – Which car suits you better?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 3 Series Saloon has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39900 £, while the BMW X5 costs 77100 £. That’s a price difference of around 37115 £.

Both cars consume an average of 0.80 L per 100 km – no difference here.

As for range, the BMW X5 performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 105 km, about 4 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X5 has a a bit edge – offering 625 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the BMW X5 takes 3.90 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X5 pulls slight stronger with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is decisively lighter – 1575 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 665 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X5 offers clearly perceptible more room – 650 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW X5 evident takes the win – 705 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Our conclusion: The BMW X5 proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BMW X5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.