BMW 3 Series Vs BMW M2 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 41.7 Lakh

₹ 81.8 Lakh

Overview

BMW 3 Series Vs BMW M2 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the 3 Series Vs M2 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

3 Series Vs M2 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW 3 Series in New Delhi starts at ₹ 41.7 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 48.5 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the BMW 3 Series costs ₹ 42.1 Lakh, whereas the BMW 3 Series Diesel top-end costs ₹ 47.5 Lakh. On the other hand, BMW M2 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 81.8 Lakh.

Summary	BMW 3 Series	BMW M2
Price	₹ 41.7 Lakh	₹ 81.8 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	BMW
Body Type	Sedan	Coupe
Mileage	16.13 Kmpl	9.40 Kmpl
Power	255 bhp	404 bhp
Engine	1998 CC	2979 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

3 Series Vs M2 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW 3 Series base Petrol engine returns 16 Kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 20 Kmpl. The BMW M2 base Petrol returns 9 Kmpl.

3 Series Vs M2 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW 3 Series gets 255 bhp Petrol engine and 188 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the BMW M2 comes in 404 bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder Petrol Engine	3-litre, Twin-turbocharged Engine
Displacement (CC)	1998 CC	2979 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	6
Power	255 bhp@5000 rpm	404 bhp@5320 rpm
Torque	400 Nm@1550-4400 rpm	550 Nm@2350 rpm
Drive Train	RWD	RWD
Emission Standard	BS VI	N/A

Dimensions

Length	4633 mm	4461 mm
Width	1811 mm	1854 mm
Height	1429 mm	1410 mm
Wheelbase	2810 mm	2693 mm
Ground Clearance	157 mm	N/A
Boot Space	480 L	N/A
Kerb Weight	1544 Kg	N/A
Gross Weight	2055 Kg	N/A
Front Track	1544 mm	N/A
Rear Track	1583 mm	N/A
Minimum Turning Radius	5.50 m	6.10 m
No. Of Doors	4	2
Seating Capacity	5	2

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size	225/45 R18	245 / 35 R19
Rear Tyre Size	255/40 R18	265 / 35 R19

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	Double Joint Spring-strut Axle	Double Joint Spring Strut Front Axle
Rear Suspension	Five-Arm	Five Link Rear Axle

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	16.13 Kmpl	9.40 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	59.0	52.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Power Assisted
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	5.8 seconds	4.2 seconds
Max Speed	250	N/A

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Lateral Parking		-
Tyre Pressure Indicator		-
Warning triangle with first-aid kit		-
Driving Experience Control	-
Luggage-Compartment Package	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	2-Zone Climate Control	Automatic Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift		-
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Leather Dakota	Leather
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Emergency Spare Wheel		-
Heat Protection Glazing		-
ISOFIX		-
Launch Control Function		-
BMW Gesture Control	-
Bmw Head-Up Display	-
Bmw Virtual Assistant	-
Temperature-Control-Cupholder	-

Lights

Light Type	LED	Projector With Xenon
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Apple CarPlay		-
Wireless Charger	-

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
Hi-Fi loudspeaker system		-
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System	-
Rear-Seat-Entertainment Professional	-

Reviews

Expert Reviews

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