BMW X3 Vs BMW 3 Series comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 56.5 Lakh

₹ 41.7 Lakh

Overview

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

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the X3 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 3 Series – 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 X3 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 56.5 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 61.8 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the BMW X3 costs ₹ 62.5 Lakh.

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

X3 Vs 3 Series – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW 3 Series base Petrol engine returns 16 Km/l, whereas the base diesel returns 20 Km/l. The BMW X3 base Petrol returns 13 Km/l, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 16 Km/l of fuel efficiency.

X3 Vs 3 Series – 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 X3 comes in 249 bhp Petrol engine and 188 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

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

Dimensions

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

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	245/50 R19	225/45 R18
Rear Tyre Size	245/50 R19	255/40 R18

Braking System

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

Suspension

Front Suspension	Dynamic Damper Control With Infinite And Independent Damping	Double Joint Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension	Dynamic Damper Control With Infinite And Independent Damping	Five-Arm

Fuel Efficiency

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

Steering

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

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	6.3 seconds	5.8 seconds
Max Speed	240	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
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)	-
ISOFIX child seat mounting	-
Lateral Parking	-
Parking Assistant	-
Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls	-
Tyre Pressure Indicator	-
Warning triangle with first-aid kit	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	3-Zone Climate Control	2-Zone 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 Vernasca	Leather Dakota
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
BMW Live Cockpit Professional	-
Bmw Virtual Assistant	-
Emergency Spare Wheel	-
Gesture Control	-
Heat Protection Glazing	-
ISOFIX	-
Launch Control Function	-
Micro-activated Carbon Particulate Filter	-
Multifunctional Steering Wheel with Paddle shifters	-
Panorama Glass Roof	-
Sport Seats	-
Wireless Charging	-

Lights

Light Type	Adaptive LED	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
Atmospheric Lights Package	-

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	-
Smartphone Integration Package	-

Reviews

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