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2021 BMW 3 Series vs. 2021 BMW 5 Series

2021 bmw 3 series vs. 2021 bmw 5 series

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2021 BMW 3 Series

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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
13.0 cubic feet

Trunk Space

14.0 cubic feet

Looking to upgrade your Corona commute with a BMW sedan? If you’ve narrowed down your choice to the BMW 3 Series vs. 5 Series, the team at BMW of Murrieta is here to help you make the final call. Keep reading to compare BMW models head-to-head in terms of pricing, performance, and interior features, and then visit us in Murrieta to see your favorite 2021 BMW sedan up close!

2021 BMW Sedan Price Range

The BMW sedan price will vary depending on the model and trim level you choose, and whether you choose to upgrade with OEM accessories or high-performance parts. So which 3 Series BMW sedan best fits your budget? Below, compare BMW models at their starting price:

  • BMW 330i Price — $41,250 MSRP
  • BMW 330i xDrive Price — $43,250 MSRP
  • BMW M340i Price — $54,700 MSRP
  • BMW M340i xDrive Price — $56,700 MSRP

The 2021 BMW 5 Series midsize sedan is available in nine trim levels. Highlights at higher trims include a hybrid powertrain, xDrive all-wheel drive, and M Performance engines:

  • BMW 530i Price — $54,200 MSRP
  • BMW 530i xDrive Price — $56,500 MSRP
  • BMW 530e Hybrid Price — $57,200 MSRP
  • BMW 540i Price — $59,450 MSRP
  • BMW 530e xDrive Price — $59,500 MSRP
  • BMW 540i xDrive Price — $61,750 MSRP
  • BMW M550i xDrive Price — $76,800 MSRP

BMW Sedan Performance Specs: 3 Series vs. 5 Series

Whether you choose a 3 Series or 5 Series BMW sedan, you’ll experience the quiet power of a 2.0L TwinPower Turbo inline four-cylinder engine every time you get behind the wheel in Riverside. However, you’ll want to keep in kind that horsepower and torque for this engine will differ between the BMW 3 Series vs. 5 Series sedans:

  • 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 to 60 Time — 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds with the 3 Series; 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds with the 5 Series.
  • Fuel Tank Capacity — 15.6 gallons for the 3 Series; 18.0 gallons for the 5 Series.

BMW Sedan Interior Features: 3 Series vs. 5 Series

With its smaller stature, the 3 Series is agile and easy to maneuver in Corona traffic. Standard conveniences inside the cabin include:

  • SensaTec upholstery
  • 14-way power front seats
  • iDrive 6.0 system
  • Two USB ports
  • Navigation
  • Bluetooth

The midsize 5 Series BMW sedan offers a more spacious cabin, and additional luxuries that come standard:

  • SensaTec upholstery
  • 32 GB of multimedia storage
  • Eight freely programmable bookmarks
  • 16-way power front sport seats
  • Two-way power side bolsters
  • iDrive 7.0 system
  • Two USB ports
  • Navigation
  • Bluetooth

Test Drive a 3 Series or 5 Series BMW Sedan in Murrieta

If you’re still undecided about the BMW 3 Series vs. 5 Series, why not compare them in person? Contact us to schedule a test drive with your favorite new 3 Series and 5 Series models at our showroom near Ontario today! While you’re here, learn how much you can save with BMW sedan manager’s specials and lease end credits at BMW of Murrieta.

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Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details. 

Loyalty Offers available to qualified customers who have leased or financed a BMW model through BMW Financial Services NA, LLC in the last 12 months. In order to qualify for a BMW Loyalty Offer, loyal current or former BMW owners or lessees must show proof of ownership or BMW Financial Services account number and qualify for credit approval. Available Loyalty Offer of $5,000 off MSRP on select new 2026 740i xDrive Sedan models (consists of $4,000 BMW of North America, LLC contribution plus $1,000 loyalty contribution from your BMW Center). Must take delivery by June 30, 2026. Availability of Loyalty Offers are subject to dealer participation. Visit your authorized BMW Center for important details.

Valid on 2026 X3 30 xDrive models. Through June 30, 2026, 0.90% APR financing for up to 24 monthly payments of $42.06 for every $1,000 financed, and 0.90% APR financing for up to 60 monthly payments of $17.05 for every $1,000 financed is available from participating BMW Centers to well qualified customers who meet BMW Financial Services NA, LLC credit requirements. No down payment required for well qualified customers. Not all customers will qualify for down payment waiver or lowest rate. Other rates and payment terms available. All offers are subject to dealer participation. Offers valid through June 30, 2026. Visit your authorized BMW Center for important details.

Valid on 2026 330i Sedan models. Through June 30, 2026, 0.90% APR financing for up to 24 monthly payments of $42.06 for every $1,000 financed, and 0.90% APR financing for up to 60 monthly payments of $17.05 for every $1,000 financed is available from participating BMW Centers to well qualified customers who meet BMW Financial Services NA, LLC credit requirements. No down payment required for well qualified customers. Not all customers will qualify for down payment waiver or lowest rate. Other rates and payment terms available. All offers are subject to dealer participation. Offers valid through June 30, 2026. Visit your authorized BMW Center for important details. Lease payment is calculated based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for vehicle as shown and does not necessarily represent the dealer’s actual sale price. Dealer sets actual price. Lease offer available on new 2026 BMW 330i Sedan models from participating BMW Centers through BMW Financial Services NA, LLC, to customers who meet BMW Financial Services' credit requirements. Offer not valid in Puerto Rico. Monthly lease payments of $479 per month for 39 months is based on an adjusted capitalized cost of $46,685 (MSRP of $53,900, including destination and handling fee of $1,350, less $3,555 capitalized cost reduction, $0 security deposit, suggested dealer contribution of $2,660 and Lease Credit of $1,000). Actual MSRP and dealer contribution may vary and could affect your monthly lease payment. Cash due at signing includes $3,555 capitalized cost reduction, $479 first month's payment, $925 acquisition fee and $0 security deposit. Lessee responsible for insurance during the lease term, excess wear and tear as defined in the lease contract, $0.25/mile over 32,500 miles, plus disposition fee of up to $495 (not to exceed an amount permissible by law) at lease end. Not all customers will qualify for security deposit waiver. Tax, title, license, registration and dealer fees are additional fees due at signing. Advertised monthly payment does not include applicable taxes. Purchase option price at lease end is $30,723, plus the purchase option fee disclosed in the lease contract. Additional tax, title, and government fees may also apply. Offer valid through June 30, 2026 and may be combined with other offers unless otherwise stated. Models pictured may be shown with metallic paint and/or additional accessories. Visit your authorized BMW Center for important details.

Lease payment is calculated based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for vehicle as shown and does not necessarily represent the dealer’s actual sale price. Dealer sets actual price. Lease offer available on new 2026 BMW X1 xDrive28i models from participating BMW Centers through BMW Financial Services NA, LLC, to customers who meet BMW Financial Services' credit requirements. Offer not valid in Puerto Rico. Monthly lease payments of $499 per month for 39 months is based on an adjusted capitalized cost of $41,405 (MSRP of $47,200, including destination and handling fee of $1,350, less $2,905 capitalized cost reduction, $0 security deposit, suggested dealer contribution of $1,890 and Lease Credit of $1,000). Actual MSRP and dealer contribution may vary and could affect your monthly lease payment. Cash due at signing includes $2,905 capitalized cost reduction, $499 first month's payment, $925 acquisition fee and $0 security deposit. Lessee responsible for insurance during the lease term, excess wear and tear as defined in the lease contract, $0.25/mile over 32,500 miles, plus disposition fee of up to $495 (not to exceed an amount permissible by law) at lease end. Not all customers will qualify for security deposit waiver. Tax, title, license, registration and dealer fees are additional fees due at signing. Advertised monthly payment does not include applicable taxes. Purchase option price at lease end is $26,432, plus the purchase option fee disclosed in the lease contract. Additional tax, title, and government fees may also apply. Offer valid through June 30, 2026 and may be combined with other offers unless otherwise stated. Models pictured may be shown with metallic paint and/or additional accessories. Visit your authorized BMW Center for important details. **Valid on 2026 X1 xDrive28i models. Through June 30, 2026, 0.90% APR financing for up to 24 monthly payments of $42.06 for every $1,000 financed, and 0.90% APR financing for up to 60 monthly payments of $17.05 for every $1,000 financed is available from participating BMW Centers to well qualified customers who meet BMW Financial Services NA, LLC credit requirements. No down payment required for well qualified customers. Not all customers will qualify for down payment waiver or lowest rate. Other rates and payment terms available. All offers are subject to dealer participation. Offers valid through June 30, 2026. Visit your authorized BMW Center for important details.

Lease payment is calculated based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for vehicle as shown and does not necessarily represent the dealer’s actual sale price. Dealer sets actual price. Lease offer available on new 2026 BMW iX xDrive60 models from participating BMW Centers through BMW Financial Services NA, LLC, to customers who meet BMW Financial Services' credit requirements. Offer not valid in Puerto Rico. Monthly lease payments of $799 per month for 36 months is based on an adjusted capitalized cost of $72,555 (MSRP of $89,950, including destination and handling fee of $1,450, less $5,375 capitalized cost reduction, $0 security deposit, suggested dealer contribution of $4,520 and Lease Credit of $7,500). Actual MSRP and dealer contribution may vary and could affect your monthly lease payment. Cash due at signing includes $5,375 capitalized cost reduction, $799 first month's payment, $925 acquisition fee and $0 security deposit. Lessee responsible for insurance during the lease term, excess wear and tear as defined in the lease contract, $0.30/mile over 30,000 miles, plus disposition fee of up to $495 (not to exceed an amount permissible by law) at lease end. Not all customers will qualify for security deposit waiver. Tax, title, license, registration and dealer fees are additional fees due at signing. Advertised monthly payment does not include applicable taxes. Purchase option price at lease end is $47,674, plus the purchase option fee disclosed in the lease contract. Additional tax, title, and government fees may also apply. Offer valid through June 01, 2026 and may be combined with other offers unless otherwise stated. Models pictured may be shown with metallic paint and/or additional accessories. Visit your authorized BMW Center for important details.

Lease payment is calculated based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for vehicle as shown and does not necessarily represent the dealer’s actual sale price. Dealer sets actual price. Lease offer available on new 2026 BMW X5 xDrive40i models from participating BMW Centers through BMW Financial Services NA, LLC, to customers who meet BMW Financial Services' credit requirements. Offer not valid in Puerto Rico. Monthly lease payments of $869 per month for 39 months is based on an adjusted capitalized cost of $66,100 (MSRP of $76,250, including destination and handling fee of $1,450, less $5,135 capitalized cost reduction, $0 security deposit, suggested dealer contribution of $3,015 and Lease Credit of $2,000). Actual MSRP and dealer contribution may vary and could affect your monthly lease payment. Cash due at signing includes $5,135 capitalized cost reduction, $869 first month's payment, $925 acquisition fee and $0 security deposit. Lessee responsible for insurance during the lease term, excess wear and tear as defined in the lease contract, $0.25/mile over 32,500 miles, plus disposition fee of up to $495 (not to exceed an amount permissible by law) at lease end. Not all customers will qualify for security deposit waiver. Tax, title, license, registration and dealer fees are additional fees due at signing. Advertised monthly payment does not include applicable taxes. Purchase option price at lease end is $39,650, plus the purchase option fee disclosed in the lease contract. Additional tax, title, and government fees may also apply. Offer valid through June 30, 2026 and may be combined with other offers unless otherwise stated. Models pictured may be shown with metallic paint and/or additional accessories. Visit your authorized BMW Center for important details. **Valid on 2026 X5 xDrive40i models. Through June 30, 2026, 0.90% APR financing for up to 24 monthly payments of $42.06 for every $1,000 financed, and 0.90% APR financing for up to 60 monthly payments of $17.05 for every $1,000 financed is available from participating BMW Centers to well qualified customers who meet BMW Financial Services NA, LLC credit requirements. No down payment required for well qualified customers. Not all customers will qualify for down payment waiver or lowest rate. Other rates and payment terms available. All offers are subject to dealer participation. Offers valid through June 30, 2026. Visit your authorized BMW Center for important details. Available Purchase Credit of $1,000 off MSRP for well qualified buyers.

Valid on 2026 X7 xDrive40i models. Through June 30, 2026, 0.90% APR financing for up to 24 monthly payments of $42.06 for every $1,000 financed, and 0.90% APR financing for up to 60 monthly payments of $17.05 for every $1,000 financed is available from participating BMW Centers to well qualified customers who meet BMW Financial Services NA, LLC credit requirements. No down payment required for well qualified customers. Not all customers will qualify for down payment waiver or lowest rate. Other rates and payment terms available. All offers are subject to dealer participation. Offers valid through June 30, 2026. Visit your authorized BMW Center for important details. Lease payment is calculated based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for vehicle as shown and does not necessarily represent the dealer’s actual sale price. Dealer sets actual price. Lease offer available on new 2026 BMW X7 xDrive40i models from participating BMW Centers through BMW Financial Services NA, LLC, to customers who meet BMW Financial Services' credit requirements. Offer not valid in Puerto Rico. Monthly lease payments of $989 per month for 39 months is based on an adjusted capitalized cost of $81,105 (MSRP of $93,200, including destination and handling fee of $1,550, less $6,375 capitalized cost reduction, $0 security deposit, suggested dealer contribution of $3,720, Lease Credit of $1,000, and National Credit of $1,000). Actual MSRP and dealer contribution may vary and could affect your monthly lease payment. Cash due at signing includes $6,375 capitalized cost reduction, $989 first month's payment, $925 acquisition fee and $0 security deposit. Lessee responsible for insurance during the lease term, excess wear and tear as defined in the lease contract, $0.30/mile over 32,500 miles, plus disposition fee of up to $495 (not to exceed an amount permissible by law) at lease end. Not all customers will qualify for security deposit waiver. Tax, title, license, registration and dealer fees are additional fees due at signing. Advertised monthly payment does not include applicable taxes. Purchase option price at lease end is $49,396, plus the purchase option fee disclosed in the lease contract. Additional tax, title, and government fees may also apply. Offer valid through June 30, 2026 and may be combined with other offers unless otherwise stated. Models pictured may be shown with metallic paint and/or additional accessories. Visit your authorized BMW Center for important details.

From 1.99% APR up to 72 months at $14.75 per month per $1,000 financed applies to all 2022–2024 BMW Certified Pre-Owned iX models. No down payment is required. Offer valid through 06/30/2026. Offer available from participating BMW Dealers to eligible, qualified customers with excellent credit history who meet BMW Financial Services NA, LLC credit requirements. Not all customers will qualify for the lowest rate. Other rates and terms available. All offers subject to vehicle availability. Delayed first payment is not available in PA or ME. Interest will accrue during 90-day period to first payment and will be due prior to maturity of the contract. This offer is available on all model-year 2021-2024 CPO BMW models with 36-to-72-month retail contracts financed through BMW Financial Services NA, LLC, excluding Select contracts. To be eligible, qualified customers must have excellent credit history and meet BMW Financial Services’ credit requirements. Not all customers will qualify. Other rates and terms available. All offers subject to vehicle availability. Offer valid through 06/30/2026.

Lease payment is calculated based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for vehicle as shown and does not necessarily represent the dealer’s actual sale price. Dealer sets actual price. Lease offer available on new 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 models from participating BMW Centers through BMW Financial Services NA, LLC, to customers who meet BMW Financial Services' credit requirements. Offer not valid in Puerto Rico. Monthly lease payments of $499 per month for 36 months is based on an adjusted capitalized cost of $50,295 (MSRP of $60,700, including destination and handling fee of $1,350, less $3,355 capitalized cost reduction, $0 security deposit, suggested dealer contribution of $3,300 and Lease Credit of $3,750). Actual MSRP and dealer contribution may vary and could affect your monthly lease payment. Cash due at signing includes $3,355 capitalized cost reduction, $499 first month's payment, $925 acquisition fee and $0 security deposit. Lessee responsible for insurance during the lease term, excess wear and tear as defined in the lease contract, $0.25/mile over 30,000 miles, plus disposition fee of up to $495 (not to exceed an amount permissible by law) at lease end. Not all customers will qualify for security deposit waiver. Tax, title, license, registration and dealer fees are additional fees due at signing. Advertised monthly payment does not include applicable taxes. Purchase option price at lease end is $33,385, plus the purchase option fee disclosed in the lease contract. Additional tax, title, and government fees may also apply. Offer valid through June 30, 2026 and may be combined with other offers unless otherwise stated. Models pictured may be shown with metallic paint and/or additional accessories. Visit your authorized BMW Center for important details.

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