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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.

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

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.

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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.

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

3 series now, 5 series when I'm older. 7 series when I'll be a Grandpa 😂

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.

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

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!!!

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

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.

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.

Thomas has a good sense of humor 😂

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.

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 !

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!

I love your videos, seriously. But it would have been so much nicer to compare them both configured with the m sport package or both just with the standard sport package. I understand that you can’t have accesses to all vehicles so some pictures, maybe just some screenshots of the configurations would be great

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.

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.

Excellent insight, thank you!! Love that you speak to REAL WORLD issues, especially comfort. Comfort or discomfort is what you live with every second in the car, and should take prominence, so your input is enormously helpful.

Das Video, auf welches ich schon lange gewartet habe. Vielen Dank und alles Gute für dich und deinen Kanal!

Best car review I have ever seen. Thomas, for me, the 5 series saves a lot

Still happy with my 540i xDrive from 2018. But i find the 3 series also very „sexy“ and would also be happy with it. But the 6 cylinder is a must for me. It was the reason to change from mercedes to bmw.

Hi Thomas love and greetings from Toronto Canada I have only one heart how many times u gonna win it although everybody has one heart too bottom line u do ur job with full of energy enthusiasm ur chennel is the pinnacle of automotive industry Nothing comes even close thanks buddy for entertaining us

This is an amazing review.. the best I found so far.

I got the 2022 pre-lci 330i M Sport 2 weeks ago. Did not wait for lci but no regrets.

Great presentations and delivery. I enjoyed your videos a lot. Regarding the cars, I’d like to add that the shoulder line of the 5 has always been a beautiful feature. I hope BMW will retain it for all its future models.

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

I would go for the 5 series; in your driving section, there was less cabin vibration when driving.

Very nice, in-depth review here! My wife's currently got 330i and have thought about whether to keep it or possibly upgrade to a 5er since her mother is getting older and doesn't like getting in and out of the back seat. Or, the front seat, for that matter... as for me, I always like a bigger sedan for cruising, though the 330i is a fun car to drive - really comes into its own on a curvy road. It would be a tough choice for sure.

I had my 5 in for service and was given a 3 to borrow. I also noticed, and was surprised, by the similarity in interior space. The 5 is barely bigger!

What a great depth-review!I'm a 540i owner in Asia.I compared 540i and 330i at first.I chosen 540i finally.That a amazing car i have.With b58 engine also have rear-axle steering,adaptive suspension etc.I really really loved this car and enjoyed the driving performance everyday.

Been daily driving a 3 Series for almost four years now and maybe it's my age (turning 40 soon) I just prefer the comfort and civility that the 5 Series bring. Thinking of upgrading to it.

I take the 5-series too, just because of the enhanced comfort & plush ride...

Im actually shopping between these 2 exact cars now. I’m leaning towards the 330i but that 6 cylinder b58 engine is also really good.

thank you thomas,I'll be waiting ur new bmw5 interview.

Thank You for Your honest opinions.

You guys did an excellent job!

Great comparison. I chose the 2023 330e xDrive mostly for the $15K savings compared with the equivalent 530e xDrive. The front seat comfort is certainly a factor though, as my car is not quite as plush as my wife’s 2022 X5 45e.

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.

As a petrol head, I'd go for the 3er!

I have already taken home the 330i :) I like the 5 series but simply the price difference is not worth the small benefits. Also where I live there are some small roads where driving a car the size of the 5 series would be stressful.

Best review. Thanks, Thomas!

Fantastic video, well articulated and researched

I find these screens obscene, i absolutely despise the looks of the 2 monitor setup. It looks like I'm in my office and not in my car. This trend is ruining car interior looks.

I love that red on the BMW, looks awesome with the black contrast.

I choose the 5 Series because of the comfort priority ahead of the dynamic balance.

Hi Thomas, thanks for the great review! Could you review the gaze underneath the rear view mirror? You are a tall guy, as me. I’m 202 cm and I sometimes struggle with spotting traffic coming from the right! Because I have to bow down my head to get a view underneath the mirror. Of you would start doing that, you will be the first journalist who reviews this …! And it’s super important for the vertically gifted;) Thx Thomas! Yours, Ron

For these two cars I like 5er more. I especially like the separated gauge cluster/infotainment screen and real shit lever on the 5er. The 3er looks great too but the one piece big screen and tiny shift lever just make the interior look cheap IOM. Also really not a big fan of the OS 8; it’s like the UI/UX designer is from MSFT🤦🏻‍♂️

The 5 series has a better interior imo, more real buttons.

12:10 I thought someone was calling me 🤣

Wish I would have watched this before we bought a new 330i Xdrive, I think the 540 is the the sweet spot of the brand.

Tolles Video, ich kann vieles bestägigen. Wir fahren einen G31 LCI 540ix und einen G21PreLCI 330ix. Der 3er ist der Turnschuh und der 5er der Slipper. Ich mag beide sehr. Der 6 Zylinder ist jedoch unfassbar sparsam zu fahren und klingt noch mal besser.

5 series. 5 series is bigger and looks more luxury in the inside and more performance orientated aswell. 3 series is amazing aswell but since I already owned a 3 series I really want a 5 series

- Boss, I have two screens, what should I do with these? - Stick them to the dashboard and we should be good. Conclusion: Everybody knows we need good looking and well functioning infotainment but how hard could it be to integrate the screen(s) into the dashboard in a way that doesn't look like an workaround!? I don't know... Maybe I am too conservative, this is why I still like physical buttons for the main functions of the car.

I would prefer mechanical buttons and knobs to control the AC over touch screen. Touch screen these days lags frequently and are less responsive

I'd much rather have the 3 series to be honest. It used to be that the 5 had a significantly better ride, with a better quality interior etc but theres nothing between them now. It seems all you pay extra for with the 5 (like for like engine), is a slightly longer boot? The ride from my experience is the same, even the interior from the pre-LCI 3-series and current 5-series (iDrive 7) is the exact same. The 3 just makes so much more sense, easier to park, quicker, lighter, cheaper etc.

Excellent comparison. Thanks very much

A most enjoyable video great content really good work 👍👍

I enjoyed watching the Video Comparison. I would take the 340i Sedan

Thomas, love your sense of humor and charm! Why are there no plant skins (wood) on the dash and door panels of the german cars you test! They make the interior much warmer and calm feeling in my opinion while the metal inlays look cold and sterile.

Love both of these. My personal gripe, I wish BMW would make the HUD dim at night automatically. Way too bright.

Hi! Thomas very good comparative. I totaly agree with you the driving position its very important. I never menaged to have a good driving position in my BMWs. The pedals are deviated to the left!!

Great comparison! Have a G31 currently but do like the look of the facelift G21.

I have 5 series. I enjoy everyday. I hardly wait new 2024 5 series a little updated, wide screen, etc ..

I drive a 2020 750i xDrive. The 3 is too small. The 5 does not have the rear leg room my passengers appreciate. My friend, who drives an Audi A7, says my 750 is an old man's car. Being that I am 67 years old, I can live with that.

Well, here in Brazil I own a Civic sedan on 17" wheels with factory tires and suspension and my back already hurts 🤣, so I would get the more comfy 5-series.

Fantastic in depth review

Looks potentially dangerous - if you ever lose the screen due to malfunction - you lose many many controls

I would take BMW 5 series 💪 Great video 👍

This red 3er LCI looks stunning ❤❤❤

3-er in every aspect. Love the new 3-Series.

Great comparison🤙

Maybe another comparison between BMW 3 touring vs 5 touring or (and) BMW 3 touring vs X3 as family car. The only thing missing from your comparisons is an example with 3-4 standard suitcases in the trunk and 2-3 children/adults on the back bench. Also please measure width of the back bench.

Honestly I would choose the 3 series right now because its little bit more modern but 5 series does look more sleek and classy though

Your videos are really interesting!

The interior is so much better in the 5 series why don’t they do the massage seats on 3 series so much better the interior .. Thomas you are still number 1

Amazing video thanks so much

Hi thank you for the real life experience review and conclusion. I was also on the fence between these two cars, but I just rented a 2023 320i touring in germany and felt the car was not that comfy compared to my 2012 A4 I previously owned. I tried a 530i taxi in Dubai and it was very comfy sitting in the back. Although I haven't tried driving 5 series yet. But after watching this I am sure to choose the 5 over the 3. Thanks a lot!

5 series for me

Another terrific review!

The better comparison would be the 340i vs 530i. Similar price, which one would you go for?

Why can’t the 7 series spot that same design as it’s 3 and 5 series, I know 7 series shared with Rolls Royce but dang give it some bmw flairs!

Serie 3 for me

Great comparison! But the 5 series I want will have the newer, better 6 cylinder from the 340i. Please BMW - put that in the next generation!

I very much prefer the old school dash and infotainment display on the 5er. And why was the gearshift knob removed from the 3er ?

I didn't have the knowledge, so it would be helpful

Can u do a comparison review between the RS6 C7 & C8, would be very interesting.

Very interesting… But even more interesting is the comparison between for example 2021 and 2024 bmw 3 series Just to see how the older version compares with the new one and if it make sense to buy the older version

Great review!

As usual. Great comparison and kind of review. Funny thing regarding fuel consumption. I had 520d (yesterday diesel, not petrol ) xdrive, then changed for 530d xdrive and the difference is 0.8 litter per 100kmh. On average I had 7.1 in 520d and got 8 litres in 530d. Keep in mind both with very low mileage. Bought 520d with 28k on the clock and then 23k with 530d. Even funnier is that own 730d xdrive 2022 model, mild hybrid, close to full option. And on average does 8.3 liters per 100kmh. So only 1.2 litters more than 520d 😂. 6 cylinders from bmw are just epic. Petrol and diesel.

great videos as usual. next time. tunnel. window down. sport mode. foot down...burble burble pop pop

I have a 330i bought new and have been thinking of maybe low mileage used 540i or 530d next. My priorities are the same as yours. Many seats in 5 series are so comfortable. Have driven an M5 (not competition or CS) and even that is super comfortable and handles so well. I would say the only flaw with the M5 is too fast! So easy to travel at licence loosing speeds. A great review. A choice I am considering but not a comparison I expected to see. Thanks

I have the 3 series but before the facelift and I would go now for the 5 series even it has an outdated interior design.

The 5, interior is sooo much nicer.

I don't like the redesigned rear on the 330.

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I'd buy what I used to lease which was a 2017 540XI with low miles and a warranty which is basically the same car as a 2023. You're correct the 3 Series in the U.S. once they are used is the same price as a 530xi. The 540 is a little more. You can easily buy a 2017 540xi for $30,000k or under. The dealers can't sell them here