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2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan vs. 2022 BMW M5

Image Comparison

Compare images of 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan and 2022 BMW M5 by choosing the desired model and trim and then selecting the comparison image.

What is the main difference between 3 Series Sedan and M5?

What we have here are two Sedans from BMW with some differences, such as the model year, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a $68,800 difference in the base MSRP. The 2022 BMW M5, a newer vehicle by four model years, has a higher starting price than the 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan. Also, the 2022 M5 has a more powerful engine than the 2018 3 Series Sedan, and it gets 9.6 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. And finally, the body structure of 3 Series Sedan is slightly smaller than that of the M5. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 4.4 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$34,900
$103,700
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
4.4 L/268
Horsepower
Horsepower
180 hp
600 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.1 sec
City MPG
City MPG
24 MPG
15 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 - 35 MPG
21 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
27 - 28 MPG
17 MPG
Width
Width
80.0 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.3 in
74.9 in
Length
Length
182.8 in
196.4 in
Height
Height
56.3 - 56.5 in
58 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.6 in
117.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
90.5 ft2
102.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.3 - 40.4 in
40.7 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
41.4 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
58.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.7 - 38.3 in
38.5 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.1 in
36.5 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
55.9 in

Costs

2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan

2022 BMW M5

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500 - $2,800
$4,100
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$199 (2018 BMW 3 Series 330i Sedan)
$1,652 (2022 BMW M5 Sedan)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,000
$7,599
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$12,664 - $12,964
$71,171
2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan vs. 2022 BMW M5 - Front Left Comparison2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan vs. 2022 BMW M5 - Front Left Comparison
2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan vs. 2022 BMW M5 - Rear Right Comparison2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan vs. 2022 BMW M5 - Rear Right Comparison
2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan vs. 2022 BMW M5 - Dashboard Comparison2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan vs. 2022 BMW M5 - Dashboard Comparison
2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan vs. 2022 BMW M5 - Side Comparison2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan vs. 2022 BMW M5 - Side Comparison
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