BMW X3 Vs Audi A4 Vs BMW 3 Series comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

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₹ 56.5 Lakh

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₹ 42.34 Lakh

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Overview

BMW X3 Vs Audi A4 Vs BMW 3 Series Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the X3 Vs A4 Vs 3 Series 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.

X3 Vs A4 Vs 3 Series – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Audi A4 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 42.34 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 46.67 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. On the other hand, BMW 3 Series price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 41.7 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 62.9 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the BMW 3 Series costs ₹ 42.1 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of BMW 3 Series comes with a price tag of ₹ 47.5 Lakh Lastly, the Petrol BMW X3 starts at ₹ 56.5 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 61.8 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the BMW X3 costs ₹ 62.5 Lakh.

Summary	BMW X3	Audi A4	BMW 3 Series
Price	₹ 56.5 Lakh	₹ 42.34 Lakh	₹ 41.7 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Audi	BMW
Body Type	SUV	Sedan	Sedan
Mileage	13.32 Km/l	17.84 Km/l	16.13 Km/l
Power	249 bhp	188 bhp	255 bhp
Engine	1998 CC	1984 CC	1998 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

X3 Vs A4 Vs 3 Series – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Audi A4 base Petrol engine returns 18 Km/l. The BMW 3 Series base Petrol returns 16 Km/l, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 20 Km/l of fuel efficiency. The BMW X3 Petrol basic model, on the other hand, gives 13 Km/lwhile its Diesel base returns 16 Km/l of mileage.

X3 Vs A4 Vs 3 Series – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Audi A4 gets 188 bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW 3 Series comes in 2 Petrol 255, 382 bhp engines and 188 bhp Diesel engine. Lastly, the BMW X3 is offered in 249 bhp Petrol engine and 188 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder Petrol Engine	Inline 4-Cylinder Engine	TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder Petrol Engine
Displacement (CC)	1998 CC	1984 CC	1998 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	4	4
Power	249 bhp@5200 rpm	188 bhp@4200-6000 rpm	255 bhp@5000 rpm
Torque	350 Nm@1450-4800 rpm	320 Nm@1450-4200 rpm	400 Nm@1550-4400 rpm
Drive Train	4WD	FWD	RWD
Emission Standard	N/A	N/A	BS VI

Dimensions

Length	4700 mm	4726 mm	4633 mm
Width	1891 mm	1842 mm	1811 mm
Height	1676 mm	1427 mm	1429 mm
Wheelbase	2864 mm	2820 mm	2810 mm
Ground Clearance	211 mm	165 mm	157 mm
Boot Space	485 L	460 L	480 L
Kerb Weight	N/A	1555 Kg	1544 Kg
Gross Weight	N/A	2145 Kg	2055 Kg
Front Track	1620 mm	1572 mm	1544 mm
Rear Track	1636 mm	1555 mm	1583 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	5.95 m	5.80 m	5.50 m
No. Of Doors	5	4	4
Seating Capacity	5	5	5

Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Aluminium Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless Radial
Front Tyre Size	245/50 R19	225/50 R17 94Y	225/45 R18
Rear Tyre Size	245/50 R19	225/50 R17 94Y	255/40 R18

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	Dynamic Damper Control With Infinite And Independent Damping	5-link Front Suspension; Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Double Joint Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension	Dynamic Damper Control With Infinite And Independent Damping	5-link Rear Suspension; Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Five-Arm

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mileage	13.32 Km/l	17.84 Km/l	16.13 Km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	60.0	54.0	59.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electro-Mechanical Steering	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	6.3 seconds	7.3 seconds	5.8 seconds
Max Speed	240	241	250

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	-	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	3-Zone Climate Control	3 Zone Climate Control	2-Zone Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	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 Vernasca	Leather	Leather Dakota
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Preinstallation for Vehicle Set-Up	-		-
Emergency Spare Wheel	-	-
Heat Protection Glazing	-	-
ISOFIX	-	-
Launch Control Function	-	-

Lights

Light Type	Adaptive LED	Xenon Plus	LED
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	-	-

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
Hi-Fi loudspeaker system	-	-

Reviews

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