2021 BMW 5 Series M550i vs. 2018 BMW M3
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2021 BMW 5 Series M550i
$894 /mo.
2018 BMW M3
$509 /mo.
What is the main difference between 5 Series M550i and M3?
What we have here are two Sedans from BMW with some differences, such as the model year, modifications, starting price, horsepower, ground shadow size, and height. First of all, the 2018 BMW M3 is priced $10,300 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2021 BMW 5 Series M550i, which is newer by three model years. Also, the 2021 5 Series M550i has a more powerful engine than the 2018 M3. In addition, the 5 Series M550i is both slightly larger and taller than the M3. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 4.4 L, Turbo, Auto, All Wheel
- 3.0 L, Turbo, Man, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$76,800
$66,500
Engine
Engine
4.4 L/268
3.0L Inline-6 Twin-Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
523 hp
425 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
4.1 sec
City MPG
City MPG
17 MPG
17 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
25 MPG
25 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
20 MPG
20 MPG
Width
Width
80.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.5 in
73.9 in
Length
Length
195.8 in
184.6 in
Height
Height
58.4 in
56.1 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
117.1 in
110.7 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
99.9 ft2
94.7 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.8 in
40.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.4 in
42.0 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.7 in
55.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.5 in
37.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.5 in
35.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.9 in
55.1 in
Costs
2021 BMW 5 Series M550i
2018 BMW M3
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$3,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$894 (2021 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive Sedan)
$509 (2018 BMW M3 Sedan)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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$25,823
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