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BMW 5 Series petrol vs BMW X3 hybrid in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 19, 2026

At a glance

	BMW 5 Series petrol	BMW X3 hybrid
Ex-showroom price	Rs 2.4 crore – Rs 29 crore	Rs 2.3 crore – Rs 3 crore
Fuel	petrol	hybrid
Variants on sale	4	4
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 hybrid

iX3 (Battery Electric SUV)	रु 2,30,00,000
xDrive 30i Luxury Line	रु 2,60,00,000
xDrive 20d Luxury Line	रु 2,80,00,000
xDrive30e	रु 2,99,96,000

Specifications — 5 Series petrol 530i Sport vs X3 hybrid iX3 (Battery Electric SUV)

Category	BMW 5 Series petrol	BMW X3 hybrid
Battery & Range	Not applicable – non-hybrid petrol sedan	Not disclosed officially for Nepal X3 listing (As of: 2026-07-17) Official Nepal source for this exact variant not found in provided results (As of: 2026-07-17)
Motor Power & Drivetrain	2.0L 4‑cyl turbo petrol, approx 252–258 hp 8‑speed Steptronic automatic, RWD	Battery-electric SUV variant listed in Nepal
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Wheelbase about 2,975 mm shared across 5 Series Ground clearance about 158 mm unladen	Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-17)
Dimensions	Length about 4,963 mm Width about 1,868 mm excluding mirrors Height about 1,479 mm	Cargo capacity not included in this bullet; see cargo section
Cargo	Boot capacity about 530 L for ICE 5 Series sedan	Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-17)
Comfort & Interior	Leather upholstery with power-adjustable front seats Automatic 2‑zone climate control standard Rear AC vents and center armrest	Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-17)
Infotainment & Convenience	Large central touchscreen with iDrive controller Premium audio system with Bluetooth, USB, AUX Keyless entry and push‑button start	Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-17)
Safety	Multiple airbags, ABS, EBD standard Traction and stability control standard Front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera	Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-17)
Design & Exterior	Executive sedan with signature BMW kidney grille LED headlamps and LED tail lamps standard Alloy wheels, likely 17–18 inch size	Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-17)
Sales & Imports	Officially listed 5 Series variant in Nepal Part of premium sedan range imported by BMW Nepal	Nepal listing shows iX3 at Rs 2.30 crore ex-showroom BMW X3 family listed as 4-7 Nepal variants across portals
Value for Money Verdict	Entry petrol 5 Series; balances performance and luxury	Lowest-listed X3-family price in Nepal among provided portal results
Pros	Strong 2.0L turbo petrol performance for segment Lower entry price than M Sport trims Comfortable ride and spacious rear seat	Electric drivetrain listed for Nepal
Cons	Lacks sporty M Sport styling kit High running and fuel costs versus diesel/PHEV Limited dealer network outside Kathmandu	Variant naming is inconsistent across Nepal portals Official Nepal-spec sheet for this exact Nepal variant was not found (As of: 2026-07-17)

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Frequently asked questions

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

As of July 2026, the BMW X3 hybrid starts at Rs 2.3 crore ex-showroom — Rs 9.96 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 hybrid in Nepal?

The BMW 5 Series petrol costs Rs 2.4 crore to Rs 29 crore and the BMW X3 hybrid costs Rs 2.3 crore to Rs 3 crore (ex-showroom, July 2026).

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

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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