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BMW 5 Series petrol vs BMW X3 in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 19, 2026

At a glance

	BMW 5 Series petrol	BMW X3
Ex-showroom price	Rs 2.4 crore – Rs 29 crore	Rs 2.3 crore – Rs 26 crore
Fuel	petrol	diesel
Variants on sale	4	7
Distributor	Laxmi Premium Motors Pvt. Ltd.	Laxmi Premium Motors Pvt. Ltd.

Variant-wise prices (July 19, 2026)

BMW 5 Series petrol

530i Sport	रु 2,39,96,000
530i M Sport	रु 2,89,96,000
530i Sport	रु 23,99,60,000
530i M Sport	रु 28,99,60,000

BMW X3

xDrive20i Luxury Line	रु 25,99,60,000
xDrive 30i Luxury Line	रु 2,60,00,000
xDrive 20d Luxury Line	रु 2,80,00,000
xDrive 30e (Plug-in Hybrid)	रु 3,00,00,000
xDrive30e	रु 2,99,96,000
iX3 Electric	रु 2,30,00,000
iX3 (Battery Electric SUV)	रु 2,29,96,000

Specifications — 5 Series petrol 530i Sport vs X3 xDrive 30i Luxury Line

Category	BMW 5 Series petrol	BMW X3
Battery & Range	Not applicable – non-hybrid petrol sedan	Internal combustion petrol SUV, no traction battery range
Motor Power & Drivetrain	2.0L 4‑cyl turbo petrol, approx 252–258 hp 8‑speed Steptronic automatic, RWD	2.0‑litre turbo‑petrol engine, AWD xDrive 8‑speed Steptronic Sport automatic gearbox
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Wheelbase about 2,975 mm shared across 5 Series Ground clearance about 158 mm unladen	Not disclosed officially for Nepal‑spec X3 (As of: 13/07/2026)
Dimensions	Length about 4,963 mm Width about 1,868 mm excluding mirrors Height about 1,479 mm	Exterior dimensions for Electric X3 not listed (As of: 13/07/2026) Battery‑related weight differences not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Cargo	Boot capacity about 530 L for ICE 5 Series sedan	Boot volume, seat‑folding figures not disclosed officially
Comfort & Interior	Leather upholstery with power-adjustable front seats Automatic 2‑zone climate control standard Rear AC vents and center armrest	Positioned as luxury mid‑size SUV in Nepal Likely leather seats, premium trim in Luxury Line
Infotainment & Convenience	Large central touchscreen with iDrive controller Premium audio system with Bluetooth, USB, AUX Keyless entry and push‑button start	Described as feature‑rich BMW X3; exact Nepal equipment not listed Advanced infotainment expected; specific screen size not disclosed
Safety	Multiple airbags, ABS, EBD standard Traction and stability control standard Front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera	BMW X3 known for strong safety globally; Nepal spec not itemized Airbags, ABS, stability control virtually certain but not listed
Design & Exterior	Executive sedan with signature BMW kidney grille LED headlamps and LED tail lamps standard Alloy wheels, likely 17–18 inch size	Luxury Line trim with BMW X3 SAV styling Premium exterior, signature kidney grille, LED lighting expected
Sales & Imports	Officially listed 5 Series variant in Nepal Part of premium sedan range imported by BMW Nepal	Part of BMW X3 range priced from NPR 2.60 Cr upwards Imported and sold by Laxmi Premium Motors as official BMW Nepal
Value for Money Verdict	Entry petrol 5 Series; balances performance and luxury	Petrol X3 positioned at Rs 2.60 Cr on‑road High cost but offers BMW brand, luxury and AWD
Pros	Strong 2.0L turbo petrol performance for segment Lower entry price than M Sport trims Comfortable ride and spacious rear seat	Refined turbo‑petrol engine with BMW dynamics Luxury Line trim offers premium features and comfort AWD xDrive capability for varied Nepali road conditions
Cons	Lacks sporty M Sport styling kit High running and fuel costs versus diesel/PHEV Limited dealer network outside Kathmandu	No official detailed spec sheet found for Nepal High fuel cost versus EV iX3 option Very high purchase price relative to local alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BMW 5 Series petrol or BMW X3?

As of July 2026, the BMW X3 starts at Rs 2.3 crore ex-showroom — Rs 10 lakh less than the BMW 5 Series petrol at Rs 2.4 crore.

What is the price of the BMW 5 Series petrol and BMW X3 in Nepal?

The BMW 5 Series petrol costs Rs 2.4 crore to Rs 29 crore and the BMW X3 costs Rs 2.3 crore to Rs 26 crore (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the BMW 5 Series petrol or the BMW X3?

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

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