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BMW 3 Series vs BMW 5 Seriesin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 10 Aug 2026Comparing 320d Sport vs 530i Sport variants

The short answer

BMW 3 Series costs रु 40,00,000 less ex-showroom. 3 Series has 116 PS more power.

Choose the BMW 3 Series if

BMW 3 Series costs रु 40,00,000 less ex-showroom.3 Series has 116 PS more power.

Choose the BMW 5 Series if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Entry petrol 5 Series; balances performance and luxury

Pros

Strong 2.0L turbo petrol performance for segment

Lower entry price than M Sport trims

Comfortable ride and spacious rear seat

Cons

Lacks sporty M Sport styling kit

High running and fuel costs versus diesel/PHEV

Limited dealer network outside Kathmandu

As of 18 Jul 2026

10 rows compared

BMW

3 Series

रु 1,99,96,000Lowest price

BMW

5 Series

रु 2,39,96,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 1,99,96,000Cheapest

रु 2,39,96,000

Range, all variants

रु 1,99,96,000 – रु 2,29,96,000

रु 2,39,96,000 – रु 2,99,96,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

diesel

petrol

Distributor

Laxmi Premium Motors Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

No offer on this variant

cash

Indicative market price; final on-road depends on registration, insurance, accessories

3 offers on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

374 PS+116 PS

258 PS

Transmission

Not disclosed

automatic

Drivetrain

Not disclosed

RWD

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

Service centres

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two diesel models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Seats in Sensatec upholstery with perforation

·Centre console with new selector lever

As of 01 Aug 2026

·Leather upholstery with power-adjustable front seats

·Automatic 2‑zone climate control standard

·Rear AC vents and center armrest

As of 18 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·BMW Curved Display with touch-based operating concept

·iDrive Controller (touch-based operating surface)

·Smartphone integration

·Voice command operation

As of 01 Aug 2026

·Large central touchscreen with iDrive controller

·Premium audio system with Bluetooth, USB, AUX

·Keyless entry and push‑button start

As of 18 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

·Reversing Assistant

·Intelligent driver assistance systems

As of 01 Aug 2026

·Multiple airbags, ABS, EBD standard

·Traction and stability control standard

·Front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera

As of 18 Jul 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·LED headlights with upside-down L arrangement

·Kidney grille with double slats

·Large hexagonal air inlets

·18” wheels (optional)

·Vertical reflectors

·Broad tailpipe trims with chrome element in M Sport package

·Large diffuser between tailpipes

As of 01 Aug 2026

·Executive sedan with signature BMW kidney grille

·LED headlamps and LED tail lamps standard

·Alloy wheels, likely 17–18 inch size

As of 18 Jul 2026

📊Sales & Imports

Not disclosed

·Officially listed 5 Series variant in Nepal

·Part of premium sedan range imported by BMW Nepal

As of 18 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

BMW 3 Series

BMW 5 Series

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 1,99,96,000

रु 2,39,96,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 25,500

≈ रु 27,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 10,745

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 2,00,29,985

≈ रु 2,40,34,245

EMI / month

≈ रु 2,40,407 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 2,88,498 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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BMW 3 Series vs BMW 5 Series — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BMW 3 Series or BMW 5 Series?

As of August 2026, the BMW 3 Series starts at Rs 2 crore ex-showroom — Rs 40 lakh less than the BMW 5 Series at Rs 2.4 crore.

What is the price of the BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series in Nepal?

The BMW 3 Series costs Rs 2 crore to Rs 2.3 crore and the BMW 5 Series costs Rs 2.4 crore to Rs 3 crore (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the BMW 3 Series or the BMW 5 Series?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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