carandbike Awards 2022: Premium Sedan Of The Year - BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine has bagged the 2022 carandbike Premium Sedan of the Year award. It is the long wheelbase version of the existing 3 Series sedan and India was the first right hand drive market anywhere in the world to get the car. The focus here is on the extra space inside the cabin, specifically for people in the rear seat, and it replaced the 3GT in BMW India's line-up. The 3 Series Gran Limousine had to compete with the Volvo S60 with this title.
BMW's 3-series GL replaces the 3GT, and is the long wheelbase version of the regular 3-series.
Also Read: BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine Review
The BMW 3 Series GL has a 110 mm longer wheelbase compared to the space between the wheels of standard car and it will be sold alongside the standard wheelbase model. The wheelbase of the car is 2,961 mm, while the overall length is 4,819 mm which is also up by 110 mm At 1,827 mm it is exactly as wide as the regular sedan but a height of 1,463 mm makes it is 28 mm taller.
The longer wheelbase translates to additional space in the car's cabin.
Also Read: Top 5 Highlights: BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
Under the hood, you get 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, twin-turbo petrol and diesel engines that churn out 254 bhp and 187 bhp respectively. Both engines also put out 400 Nm of peak torque and are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The car is offered in two variants - Luxury Line and M Sport, and it priced between Rs. 53 lakh and Rs. 55.50 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
Related News
Latest Cars
Upcoming Cars
Latest News
Jaiveer Mehra | May 16, 2026BMW Vision Alpina GT Concept Revealed; Previews Alpina’s Upmarket PushBMW says that the Alpina brand will exist between itself and Rolls-Royce in the BMW Group with the first model – based on the 7 Series, due next year.1 min read
Jaiveer Mehra | May 16, 2026Volkswagen ID.Polo GTI Revealed; 223 bhp Hot Hatch First EV To Wear GTI BadgeThe ID.Polo GTI is offered with a 52 kWh battery, offering up to 424 km of range, and has a sub-7-second 0-100 kmph sprint time.1 min read
car&bike Team | May 15, 2026Norton Manx R's Made-in-India V4 Engine: All You Need To KnowThe 1,200cc, 72-degree V4 engine of the Norton Manx R is perhaps the most sophisticated and powerful motorcycle engine built in India.1 min read
car&bike Team | May 15, 2026Norton Atlas To Be Fully Built In India Before LaunchThe Norton Atlas and Atlas GT will be the mid-size adventure touring models, which will be the first Norton models to be completely manufactured in India.1 min read
Hansaj Kukreti | May 15, 2026King's New Ride: Shah Rukh Khan Adds Rs 5 Crore American SUV Cadillac Escalade To His GarageBollywood star Shah Rukh Khan was recently spotted on the streets of Mumbai being driven around in a luxurious full-size SUV, and videos of the car have gone viral across social media.1 min read
car&bike Team | May 15, 2026Defender Leads JLR Volumes In India As Overall Sales Decline In FY26The brand has recorded a 14 per cent revenue growth, with the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender being the most popular models1 min read
Preetam Bora | May 11, 20262026 Suzuki Burgman Street 125 Review: What’s Good, What’s Not?The new Suzuki Burgman Street 125 gets refreshed design, minor but meaningful tweaks to the engine, a stiffened chassis, new features and more. But is it worth recommending? Read on, to find out.8 mins read
Bilal Firfiray | May 11, 2026Audi SQ8 Review: The Performance SUV That Actually Makes SenseThe Audi SQ8 has the performance of a V8 seamlessly combined with the everyday luxury and comfort, making it one of the most complete performance SUVs on sale in India today.5 mins read
Jafar Rizvi | May 3, 2026River Indie Gen 3 Long Term Report: 1 Month, 400 km AfterAfter a month and 400 km, the River Indie impresses with its utility-first approach, smooth ride and standout design, despite a few everyday usability compromises.8 mins read
Bilal Firfiray | May 2, 2026Volkswagen Taigun Facelift Review: Still The Driver’s SUV, But Improved!The updated Volkswagen Taigun gets a new 8-speed automatic, a refreshed design, and added features. But does it still deliver the best driving experience in the C-SUV segment?5 mins read
Shams Raza Naqvi | Apr 29, 2026Toyota Innova Hycross Vs Mahindra XEV 9S: Choosing The Right Three Row Family MoverIn a battle of three-row cars the electric Mahindra XEV 9S takes on the Toyota Innova Hycross. Which one ticks more boxes?1 min read