BMW 3 Series Petrol Variants Launched; Prices Start at Rs. 36.9 Lakh

Powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder twin-power petrol engine, the BMW 3 Series belts out 184 bhp of power and 270 Nm of torque available between 1350-4600rpm. The sedan accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 7.3 seconds to a top speed of 235 km/h. The engine is mated with an 8-speed automatic gearbox available on both the variants. That said, the Luxury line also gets paddle shifters on the steering wheel for a sportier driving experience.

The interior layout is very similar to what we have seen in the BMW 3 Series before the facelift was launched in January, but still gets some additional materials, chrome highlights, high gloss surfaces & ambient lights. The new 3 Series also gets an updated heads up display (HUD) unit with 3D graphics, while an 8.8-inch infotainment screen with navigation is available on both variants. BMW is bringing the 3-Series petrol trims to India via the CBU route, unlike its diesel derivatives, which are assembled at the automaker's Chennai based facility.

With the Indian market right now being a bit more inclined towards petrol cars, BMW is making sure to not waste any time with its petrol powered models. This is also a win-win for petrolheads as the driver-centric 3 Series has always been a gem with its 50:50 weight distribution, lightweight construction, and performance capabilities that make it a fun sedan to live with on a day-to-day basis. We expect an announcement for the 5-Series petrol versions as well very soon.