2024 BMW 3 Series vs 2024 BMW 5 Series

Serving Brentwood, TN

Shoppers at BMW of Nashville often compare the luxurious BMW 3 Series and 5 Series sedans. The compact 3 Series and the midsize 5 Series have several traits in common, as well as brilliant differences. While the 3 Series is mostly unchanged in the 2024 model year, the 5 Series introduces extensive improvements as a next-generation version. How do these stunning cars stand apart in critical areas?

Performance

The 2024 BMW 3 Series delivers an agile, sporty driving experience across its three trim levels. The base trim comes with a four-cylinder turbo engine with 255 horsepower. The mid-level trim has a plug-in hybrid system that uses the same turbo four-cylinder engine, generating 288 combined horsepower. The top 3 Series trim is equipped with a 382-horsepower turbo V6 unit. In comparison, the 2024 5 Series has two updated powertrains. One of these is a mild-hybrid, turbo four-cylinder unit with 255 horsepower. The other updated engine is a 375-horsepower, turbo V6 system.

Appearance

The BMW 3 Series shows off its sophisticated, athletic personality with swooping curves across the profile and a combination of smooth and crisp definition over the sides. At the front, the tall lower fascia is accompanied by large, L-shaped air inlets. The short, kidney-style grille connects to the sides with the dual-elemental LED headlights. While the 5 Series shares some of the same body language, its design is effortlessly regal. It boasts a low-profile hood accompanied by dramatically smooth sides. The hood is long and makes a swooping descent to a chrome-enhanced, kidney-shaped grille. The LED headlights display a tinted film and carry into a point on the sides. The lower fascia has a low-profile look with sleek, triangular air intakes.

Features

The 2024 3 Series and 5 Series sedans are boldly appointed with pampering features and advanced technologies. They share features like leather upholstery, active lane keeping, evasive steering assistance, heated seats, a heated steering wheel, a head-up display, keyless entry, an advanced audio system, wireless smartphone app connectivity, a curved housing that holds the digital instrument panel and infotainment system screen, forward collision mitigation and others. The 5 Series is also available with a wireless charging pad, remote start, voice and gesture controls, enhanced parking assistance, highway assistance, and a few additional features.

Our team at BMW of Nashville is excited to support you with your continued research on the 3 Series and the 2024 5 Series. To learn more, visit our showroom today.