Audi Q3 vs BMW 3 Series

Should you buy Audi Q3 or BMW 3 Series? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi Q3 price starts at Rs 43.07 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol) and BMW 3 Series price starts Rs 72.85 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i 50 Jahre Edition (Petrol). Q3 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Q3 has a mileage of 10.14 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Q3 Vs 3 Series

Key Highlights	Audi Q3	BMW 3 Series
On Road Price	Rs.61,14,306^*	Rs.85,22,842^*
Mileage (city)	5.4 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1984	2998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Rs52.98 Lakh^*
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52.98 Lakh^*
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M340i xDrive
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Basic Information	Bold Edition	M340i xDrive	Selection L&K
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.61,14,306^*	Rs.85,22,842^*	Rs.53,44,523^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,18,666/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,63,020/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,02,191/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,33,526	Rs.3,14,392	Rs.2,36,430
User Rating	4.3 Based on 83 Reviews	4.3 Based on 93 Reviews	4.6 Based on 9 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Bold Edition

M340i xDrive

Selection L&K

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.61,14,306^*

Rs.85,22,842^*

Rs.53,44,523^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,18,666/month

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Rs.1,63,020/month

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Rs.1,02,191/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,33,526

Rs.3,14,392

Rs.2,36,430

User Rating

4.3

Based on 83 Reviews

4.3

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4.6

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	40 TFSI quattro S tronic	B58 Turbocharged I6	Turbocharged Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1984	2998	1984
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm	201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1500-4100rpm	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	320Nm@1500-4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Twin	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	8-Speed Steptronic	7-speed DSG
Drive Type	AWD	4WD	4x4
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

40 TFSI quattro S tronic

B58 Turbocharged I6

Turbocharged Petrol

Displacement (cc)

1984

2998

1984

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	5.4	-	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	7.89	-	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	13.02	14.86
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	62	59	62
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	222	253	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	-	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & telescopic	-	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	222	253	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.3 s	4.4 s	-
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Run flat Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	-	18
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	-	786
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4482	4709	4758
Width (mm)	1849	1827	1864
Height (mm)	1607	1442	1679
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	-	155
Wheel Base (mm)	2500	2651	2791
Kerb Weight (kg)	1700	1745	1825
Grossweight (kg)	2200	-	2420
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	170	142	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	-	281
Seating Capacity	5	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	460	480	281
No. of Doors	5	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	3 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-	-
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	-
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	-	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-	-
Foldable Rear Seat	-	40:20:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	-	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No	-
Rear Curtain	-	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	No	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-	-
Massage Seats	-	-	Front
Memory Function Seats	Front	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	-	Full
Drive Modes	-	4	6
Glove Box Light	Yes	-	-
Rear Window Sunblind	-	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	-	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes	-
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes	-
Leather Seats	-	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	-	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	-	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	-	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	-	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	-	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	IRVM with auto-diing
Digital Cluster	Yes	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	-	10.24
Upholstery	Leather	-	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Nano Grey MetallicMythos Black MetallicPulse Orange SolidGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours	Moon WhiteBronx GoldGraphite GreyMagic BlackRace BlueVelvet Red+1 MoreKodiaq Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	-	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes	Yes
Heated Wing Mirror	-	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	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 Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
Sunroof	-	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	-	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Run flat Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Nano Grey MetallicMythos Black MetallicPulse Orange SolidGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Colours

Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours

Moon WhiteBronx GoldGraphite GreyMagic BlackRace Blue+1 MoreKodiaq Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6	9
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes	-
Blind Spot Camera	Yes	-	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Driver Attention Warning	-	-	Yes

ADAS

Driver Attention Warning

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	-
Audio System Remote Control	-	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.1	14.9	12
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	16	13
Additional Features	-	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	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Type-C: 5
Inbuilt Apps	-	-	MyŠkoda Plus
Subwoofer	-	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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