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Audi A3 vs BMW 3 Series

A3 Vs 3 Series

Key HighlightsAudi A3BMW 3 Series
On Road PriceRs.35,91,638*Rs.83,24,438*
Mileage (city)13.1 kmpl-
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)13952998
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Audi A3 vs BMW 3 Series comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.35,91,638*
Rs.83,24,438*
Finance Available (EMI)NoRs.1,59,452/month
InsuranceRs.1,27,606
A3 Insurance

Rs.1,31,208
3 Series Insurance

User Rating
4.7
Based on 34 Reviews
4.1
Based on 99 Reviews
Brochure
Brochure not available

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
TFSI Petrol Engine
EngineType
Displacement (cc)
1395
2998
No. of Cylinders
4
4 Cylinder Cars
6
6 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
150bhp@5000-6000rpm
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
250Nm@1500-3500rpm
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
-
Fuel Supply System
Direct Injection
-
Bore X Stroke (mm)
82.5 x 92.8
-
Turbo Charger
YesTwin
Super Charger
No-
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
7 Speed
8-Speed Steptronic
Mild Hybrid
-
No
Drive Type
FWD
4WD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)13.1
-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)19.2
13.02
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)50
59
Emission Norm Compliance
BS IV
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)222
253

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
M Sport Suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi Link
M Sport Suspension
Shock Absorbers Type
adaptive
-
Steering Type
Power
-
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Steering Gear Type
Rack & Pinion
-
Turning Radius (Metres)
5.35
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)
222
253
0-100kmph (Seconds)
8.2
4.4
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)
40.06m

-
Tyre Size
205/55 R16
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Run flat Radial
Alloy Wheel Size
16
-
3rd Gear (30-70kmph) (Seconds)4.97

-
4th Gear (40-80kmph) (Seconds)15.29

-
Braking (60-0 kmph) (Seconds)24.78m

-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4458
4709
Width (mm)
1796
1827
Height (mm)
1416
1442
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
165
-
Wheel Base (mm)
2637
2651
Front Tread (mm)
1555
-
Rear Tread (mm)
1526
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
1415
1745
Grossweight (kg)
1800
-
Rear Headroom (mm)
924

-
Front Headroom (mm)
1006

-
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
-
480
No. of Doors
4
4

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
YesYes
Power Boot
-
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
3 Zone
Air Quality Control
Yes-
Remote Trunk Opener
YesYes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
Yes-
Low Fuel Warning Light
YesYes
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
YesYes
Vanity Mirror
YesYes
Rear Reading Lamp
YesYes
Rear Seat Headrest
YesYes
Adjustable Headrest
-
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
YesYes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
YesYes
Cup Holders Front
YesYes
Cup Holders Rear
YesYes
Rear AC Vents
YesYes
Heated Seats Front
No-
Heated Seats Rear
No-
Seat Lumbar Support
YesYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Navigation System
YesYes
Foldable Rear Seat
60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry
Yes-
Engine Start Stop Button
YesYes
Glove Box Cooling
NoYes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Voice Command
YesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
NoYes
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Steering Mounted TripmeterNoYes
Central Console Armrest
YesYes
Tailgate Ajar
YesYes
Gear Shift Indicator
YesNo
Rear Curtain
NoNo
Luggage Hook And NetNoNo
Battery Saver
No-
Lane Change Indicator
Yes-
Additional FeaturesLashing Points 4 in Luggage Compartment
Sun Visor

-
Massage Seats
No-
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
-
One Touch Operating Power Window
Driver's Window
-
Autonomous Parking
No-
Drive Modes
0
4
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
No-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
-
Automatic Headlamps
YesYes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
NoYes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
YesYes
Leather SeatsYesYes
Fabric Upholstery
No-
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
YesYes
Outside Temperature DisplayYesYes
Cigarette LighterYes-
Digital Odometer
YesYes
Driving Experience Control EcoYesYes
Folding Table In The Rear
No-
Dual Tone Dashboard
No-
Additional FeaturesAir Vents in Aluminium Look
Aluminium Interior Elements Glove Compartment, Mirror Adjustment Switches,Window Control Switches, Frame Around The Inside Door Handle, Coin Box, Control Buttons For The Parking Brake
Headlining in Cloth Coat Hook
Front and Rear Floor Mats
Inlays in Optic Titanium Grey
Interior lighting Front and Rear with Delayed Switch Off and Contact Switches On All Doors.Ash Tray
Interior Mirror With Dipping

BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue

Exterior

Available Colors-
Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic
3 Series Colors
Body TypeSedan
All Sedan Cars
Sedan
All Sedan Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
NoYes
Fog Lights Rear
Yes-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
No-
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Rain Sensing Wiper
YesYes
Rear Window Wiper
No-
Rear Window Washer
No-
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Wheel CoversNo-
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Power AntennaNo-
Tinted Glass
Yes-
Rear Spoiler
YesYes
Roof CarrierNo-
Sun Roof
YesYes
Side Stepper
No-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
YesYes
Chrome Garnish
YesYes
Smoke HeadlampsYes-
Projector Headlamps
-
Yes
Halogen HeadlampsNo-
Roof Rail
NoYes
LightingLED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Cornering Headlights,Headlight Washer
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
Trunk OpenerRemote
-
Heated Wing Mirror
-
Yes
LED DRLs
-
Yes
LED Headlights
-
Yes
LED Taillights
-
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
-
Yes
Additional FeaturesAluminium Window Trims
Chrome Exhaust Tailpipe Trims
Chrome Front Fog Light Surrounds
Heated Rear Window
LED Number Plate Light
Exhaust Tailpipe
High Mounted Third Brake Light

Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW ure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On
Automatic Driving Lights
YesYes
Tyre Size
205/55 R16
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Run flat Radial
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)
16
-

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central Locking
YesYes
Power Door Locks
Yes-
Child Safety Locks
YesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
NoYes
No. of Airbags6
6
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYes
Side Airbag RearNoNo
Day Night Rear View Mirror
NoYes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror
Yes-
Xenon HeadlampsYes-
Halogen HeadlampsNo-
Rear Seat Belts
Yes-
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Side Impact Beams
Yes-
Front Impact Beams
Yes-
Traction ControlYesYes
Adjustable Seats
Yes-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
NoYes
Vehicle Stability Control System
Yes-
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Crash Sensor
Yes-
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank
Yes-
Engine Check Warning
Yes-
Clutch LockNo-
EBD
Yes-
Electronic Stability Control
-
Yes
Advance Safety FeaturesAnti Theft Wheel Bolts, Space Saving Spare Wheel, Airbag Deactivation, Adaptive Brake Light, Hazard Warning Lights Automatically Activated, Head Level Airbag System For Front and Rear, Anti Slip Regulation, Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC)
First Aid kit, Tool Kit and Car Jack, Warning Triangle

Cruise Control with Braking Function, Parking Assistant( Lateral Parking, Reversing Assistant, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Automatic Start/Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency Spare Wheel, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front with belt force limiters
Rear Camera
Yes-
Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
Speed Alert
-
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYes
Knee Airbags
Yes-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes
Heads Up Display
NoYes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
No-
Sos Emergency Assistance
-
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
No-
Hill Descent Control
No-
Hill Assist
No-
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
360 View Camera
No-

Entertainment & Communication

Cd Player
Yes-
Cd Changer
No-
Dvd Player
No-
Radio
YesYes
Audio System Remote Control
NoYes
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN AudioYesYes
Wireless Phone Charging
-
Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input
YesYes
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Compass
-
Yes
Touch Screen
NoYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
-
14.9
Connectivity
SD Card Reader
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
-
Yes
Apple Car Play
-
Yes
Internal Storage
No-
No. of Speakers
10
16
Rear Entertainment System
No-
Additional Features17.78 cm Display with High Resolution Graphics
Audi Phone Box With Wireless Charging
Audi Music Interface
3D Map Display

Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant
Subwoofer-
No

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