Compare BMW 5 Series vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs BMW 6 Series [2008-2011]

5 Series vs 3 Series Gran Limousine vs 6 Series [2008-2011] Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	-
  Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain)	-
  Forward Collision Warning
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Lane Departure Warning
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Digital	-
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	-
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera	-
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital	-

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	2 Din
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	-
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	18	16	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  CD Player
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
  Air Purifier
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-
  Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	-
  AC for Third Row
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	-
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	-	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	-	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	-
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	-
  Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	40:20:40 split	-

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	Driver	All	-
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	Driver	All	-
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	-
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	-
  Doot Sill Plates	-	Metallic	-
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	-
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	Projector with Xenon
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	-
  Fog Lamps	-	LED	Halogen on rear
  Tail Light	LED	LED	-

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	-
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Silver Bronze accent with Fineline wood Trim	Fine-wood trim ash Grey-Brown	-
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	-
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Third Row Cup Holders

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	-

5 Series vs 3 Series Gran Limousine vs 6 Series [2008-2011] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	-	250	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	6.5	6.2	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	15.7	15.39	11.23
  Driving Range (km)	-	908	-
  Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder
  Engine Type	-	B48 Turbocharged I4	V8 engine with 4 valve technology
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	407 bhp @ 5500 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	600 Nm @ 1750 rpm
  Electric Motor	No	-	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	-
  Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	-
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	6	-
  Suspension - Front	-	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	aluminium double-joint spring strut front axle
  Suspension - Rear	-	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	aluminium integral rear axle
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	-
  Tyres Size - Front	225 / 55 R18	225 / 45 R18	245 / 45 R18
  Tyres Size - Rear	-	255 / 40 R18	245 / 45 R18
  Spare Wheel	-	Space Saver	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	-	59	70
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	4
  Length (mm)	5165	4823	4894
  Width (mm)	2156	2068	1894
  Height (mm)	1518	1441	1369
  Wheelbase (mm)	3105	2961	2855
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	-	1845
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	4	4	2

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