BMW 3 Series 330i vs BMW 5 Series 540i comparison REVIEW (G20 vs G30)

This is our in-depth comparison review of the BMW 3 Series 330i vs BMW 5 Series 540i. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.

00:00 BMW 3 Series vs 5 Series!
00:11 BMW 330i M Sport facelift
00:37 BMW 540i facelift
01:24 Length comparison, wheels, suspension
03:02 Rear comparison
03:57 Turning indicators
04:13 Interior: BMW 3 Series facelift
04:49 Facelift changes
05:05 Seats
05:16 Seating comfort BMW 3 vs BMW 5
06:15 3 Series Interior cockpit overview
07:25 Infotainment system OS8 vs OS7
08:31 New digital instruments
09:20 Rear seating BMW 3 Series
10:26 Rear seating BMW 5 Series
11:42 Key fob comparison
11:55 Interior: 5 Series
12:20 Steering wheel
12:29 Seats and seating comfort
13:38 5 Series Interior cockpit overview
14:50 Digital instruments
15:08 OS7 infotainment
16:16 Trunk / boot comparison 330i vs 540i
17:53 Engines
19:26 BMW 3 Series 330i Autobahn acceleration
20:53 Adaptive M suspension and driver focus
22:18 Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class competitors
25:05 Rear-wheel drive as standard
25:50 Which suspension to pick?
26:25 More high speed driving 330i
27:22 Fuel economy 4-cyl vs 6-cyl
28:43 User interface while driving
30:18 Making use of that RWD
32:57 Agile driving BMW 330i
34:14 BMW 5 Series 540i Autobahn acceleration
35:20 Suspension and steering feeling
36:50 Sportiness vs comfort?
38:40 AWD with rear-wheel bias
38:59 Pricing policy
39:48 More high speed driving 540i
41:02 Agile driving BMW 540i
42:45 Which one would I take home?

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00:00 BMW 3 Series vs 5 Series!
00:11 BMW 330i M Sport facelift
00:37 BMW 540i facelift
01:24 Length comparison, wheels, suspension
03:02 Rear comparison
03:57 Turning indicators
04:13 Interior: BMW 3 Series facelift
04:49 Facelift changes
05:05 Seats
05:16 Seating comfort BMW 3 vs BMW 5
06:15 3 Series Interior cockpit overview
07:25 Infotainment system OS8 vs OS7
08:31 New digital instruments
09:20 Rear seating BMW 3 Series
10:26 Rear seating BMW 5 Series
11:42 Key fob comparison
11:55 Interior: 5 Series
12:20 Steering wheel
12:29 Seats and seating comfort
13:38 5 Series Interior cockpit overview
14:50 Digital instruments
15:08 OS7 infotainment
16:16 Trunk / boot comparison 330i vs 540i
17:53 Engines
19:26 BMW 3 Series 330i Autobahn acceleration
20:53 Adaptive M suspension and driver focus
22:18 Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class competitors
25:05 Rear-wheel drive as standard
25:50 Which suspension to pick?
26:25 More high speed driving 330i
27:22 Fuel economy 4-cyl vs 6-cyl
28:43 User interface while driving
30:18 Making use of that RWD
32:57 Agile driving BMW 330i
34:14 BMW 5 Series 540i Autobahn acceleration
35:20 Suspension and steering feeling
36:50 Sportiness vs comfort?
38:40 AWD with rear-wheel bias
38:59 Pricing policy
39:48 More high speed driving 540i
41:02 Agile driving BMW 540i
42:45 Which one would I take home?

#BMW #BMW5Series #BMW3Series

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[georgiarnaudov]

I prefer the 5 series. It has a balance between comfortable and dynamic driving. There is more space in the cabin and the seats are more comfortable.

[racekar]

These 3 and 5 series look so much better than the “Beaver Look” huge grills on other BMW models.

[PatrickWilliamsI]

I must be getting old. I prefer the more buttoned look of the 5 series. Very good comparison 👏🏼. Not often do you see a comparison between different classes from the same brand. It 🤔 however makes sense.

[fredericoamigo]

Hard pick! The two best looking models in the bmw lineup.

[chriscoffman]

I drive a 2018 540i and love it. Never had any reliability issues with it (65k miles) and the performance is excellent in Sport mode. It will also get 35mpg in eco mode. Great looking car and probably one of the best all around cars that BMW has ever made.

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[bighit]

WOW!! You have truly read my mind!!! Just when I was comparing a 3’er with a 5’er for my next purchase, you uploaded this video!! Thank you!!!

[thenorthwatch]

Dear Thomas, to each their own. I have had experience in the previous 3 Series, A4, and C Class; before current models and I can safely say 3 Series does it for me. But between these two, I would take the 5. Great review. You are the best at car reviews.

[soifranc]

Finally a comparison of these side by side and discussion of the seat comfort. Thank you

[SavageTriple]

I've never been a fan of red on a 3 series in the past but this G20 LCI with the shadowline package works super well with the red exterior color.

[AOTanoos]

I would go with the 5 series. I don't use the infotainment screen much, except for google maps (apple car play). Having to use a touch screen to set the climate or heated seats on OS8 is not something i prefer. I think the 5 series has the sweet spot between analog and touch screen controls.

Together with the more comfortable ride, i'd definitely take the 5 series.

[rimmerblues]

More BMW comparison ideas:
- 3 Series (saloon and/or touring) versus 4 Series Gran Coupe.
- When the new X2 is released, that versus the X1 and 2er Active Tourer.

[theelcamino]

I’m new to the bmw search but seeing this I would want a 5 series. Controlled comfort. Bigger, plush and simple. Thank you, really well done video !

[Karonball]

Got both G30 540d LCI and G20 330i preLCI
Your desciption about cars driving dynamics is on point.

[auHBHyK]

I have 540i 2018 RWD and friend has 330i 2019 RWD. Base suspension and 18" both. So the comparison is quite fair and simple: 5 for more comfort, calm, quiet, space and better materials inside while 3 is more agile, light and fun in cornering. If I could choose, I think the best option would be 540i RWD with passive M-Sport suspension and 18" non-runflats, which shouldn't lost in comfort, but adds more fun and stability when cornering.

[Zeeraha]

First, really good comparison review. I would like to add a remark regarding the leg-room on the rear bench of the 5 series. In the video the 3 series has standard seats, and 5 series has upgraded Comfort Seats which take more volume on the seat back side because it hosts more electronics for adjustmens and has saved space for ventilators. This is why Thomas got impression that the leg-room on the rear bench is the same on 5 series as on 3 series. Leg-room on 5 series lost few centimeters due to the Comfort Seats. If both cars in the video had their model's standard seats, on the 5 series there would be more leg-room on the rear bench.

If you need more leg-room on the back, I would say go for the standard or a simple Sport-Comfort seats variant, adding the lumbar support option. What I chose is the BMW 5 with the upgrade to the ventilated Comfort Seats because I am driving in a really hot climate.

[txlivin]

I have driven a 540i completely loaded for 3 years. Best car I have ever had. The new ones are up around $74, 000 which is not what I want to pay. I lease (yes, stupid - don't care) and I am looking at the 33i and all the letter combos that go with it. Kids are gone. Smaller car would cheer me right up.

[fuadkarimli]

Great overview! It is astonishing that we don't have many intra brand comparison tests. These overviews are helpful to make hard decisions that are not always about choosing between the same-size models from the same brand.... Great job! fuenfer for me!

[sbomorse]

Very interesting comparison! I think I'd take the 5 personally but the facelifted 3 looks really nice.