BMW 3 Series Sedan 330i
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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BMW 530i
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330i
Car A
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330i
The BMW 3 Series Sedan 330i blends brisk 5.8 s 0–100 km/h performance with five-seat practicality and a 480 L trunk. Strong reliability and safety ranking signals and 6.3 L/100 km combined consumption make it a solid fit for growing families and road trips.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety258 hp
BMW 530i
Car B
BMW 530i
The BMW 530i is an efficient 5-seat saloon for growing families and road trips, combining 5.4 combined consumption with a roomy 530 L trunk. It delivers brisk performance (0–100 km/h in 5.9 s) and good value in its segment at 55,000, while also ranking strongly for safety.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety5.4 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 63 / 65
City 50 / 38
Budget / value 61 / 58
Road trip 52 / 63
Performance 33 / 33
Cargo 26 / 29
Practical 46 / 48
Premium 49 / 58
Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Sedan 330i · Orange = BMW 530i

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Sedan 330i BMW 530i
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Pros & cons

BMW 3 Series Sedan 330i

  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.8 s with 258 hp and 400 Nm for confident passing
  • Efficient for its class at 6.3 L/100 km for commuting and long drives
  • Five seats and a 480 L trunk suit growing families and road trips
  • Strong reliability and safety ranking signals

BMW 530i

  • Efficient for its class (combined consumption 5.4) to keep fuel use in check
  • 252 hp and 0–100 km/h in 5.9 s enable confident passing and highway cruising
  • Practical 5-seat layout and 530 L trunk suit family duty and luggage
  • Good value in its segment at 55,000, with strong efficiency and safety standing

Verdict

Pick BMW 3 Series Sedan 330i if…
Lower entry price
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330i starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick BMW 530i if…
Performance & capability
BMW 530i is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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