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BMW 3 Series vs BMW 7 Series

Should you buy BMW 3 Series or BMW 7 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. BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs 72.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and BMW 7 Series price starts Rs 1.81 Cr ex-showroom for 740i M Sport (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while 7 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the 7 Series has a mileage of - (Petrol top model).

3 Series Vs 7 Series

Key HighlightsBMW 3 SeriesBMW 7 Series
On Road PriceRs.76,89,538*Rs.1,90,60,041*
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)29982998
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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BMW 3 Series vs BMW 7 Series Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.76,89,538*
Rs.1,90,60,041*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.1,46,361/month
Rs.3,62,787/month
InsuranceRs.1,30,323
3 Series Insurance

Rs.2,88,257
7 Series Insurance

User Rating
4.1
Based on 95 Reviews
4.1
Based on 88 Reviews
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
EngineType
B58 turbo I6
Displacement (cc)
2998
2998
No. of Cylinders
6
6 Cylinder Cars
6
6 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
520Nm@1850-5000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Turbo Charger
Twin
Yes
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8-Speed Steptronic
1-Speed
Mild Hybrid
NoYes
Drive Type
4WD
AWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)13.02
-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)59
74
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)253
250

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
M Sport Suspension
Air Suspension
Rear Suspension
M Sport Suspension
Air Suspension
Steering Type
-
power
Steering Gear Type
-
rack and pinion
Front Brake Type
ventilated Disc
ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
ventilated disc
Top Speed (Kmph)
253
250
0-100kmph (Seconds)
4.4
4.7
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
F:255/40 R21,R:285/35 R21
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4709
5391
Width (mm)
1827
2192
Height (mm)
1442
1544
Wheel Base (mm)
2651
2651
Rear Tread (mm)
-
1663
Kerb Weight (kg)
1745
1915
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
480
540
No. of Doors
4
4

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
YesYes
Power Boot
YesYes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
4 Zone
Air Quality Control
-
Yes
Remote Climate Control (A/C)
-
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
YesYes
Remote Engine Start/Stop
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light
YesYes
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
YesYes
Remote Horn & Light Control
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
YesYes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes-
Rear Seat Headrest
YesYes
Adjustable Headrest
YesYes
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
-
Yes
Heated Seats Rear
-
Yes
Seat Lumbar Support
YesYes
Active Noise Cancellation
-
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Navigation System
YesYes
Find My Car Location
-
Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
-
Yes
Foldable Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
-
Smart Access Card Entry
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
YesYes
Glove Box Cooling
YesYes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Voice Command
YesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
Yes-
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Steering Mounted TripmeterYes-
Central Console Armrest
YesWith Storage
Tailgate Ajar
YesYes
Hands-Free Tailgate
-
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
NoNo
Rear Curtain
NoNo
Luggage Hook And NetNoNo
Lane Change Indicator
-
Yes
Massage Seats
-
Front & Rear
Memory Function Seats
-
Front & Rear
Drive Modes
4
3
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
-
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesYes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
YesYes
Leather SeatsYesYes
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector-
Yes
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
Yes-
Outside Temperature DisplayYesYes
Digital Odometer
YesYes
Driving Experience Control EcoYes-
Additional FeaturesBMW 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
M Sport Package with BMW individual interior, Interior equipment( M Leather Steering Wheel in New 3-Spoke Design in Walknappa Leather, M badge on steering wheel rim, Individual leather 'Merino’ upholstery, M Headliner Anthracite.), Climate comfort laminated glass and windscreen, Glass application ‘CraftedClarity’ for interior elements, Ambient Light with 15 colours, Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, Instrument Panel, door shoulder and central door trim covered with Artificial Leather, Welcome Light Carpet, BMW Interaction Bar (Backlit design element in crystalline glass styling with facet cut, Dynamic illumination possible in 15 ambient lighting colours.), 5.5” Touch controlled displays in both rear doors, Fine-wood trim oak mirror finish grey-metallic high-gloss, "Upholstery (BMW Individual Leather ‘Merino’ Amarone, BMW Individual Leather ‘Merino’ Smoke White, BMW Individual Leather ‘Merino’ Mocha, BMW Individual Leather ‘Merino’ Black, BMW Individual Leather ‘Merino’ Tartufo)", "BMW Individual Gran Lusso Interior - Upholstery (Optional equipment) (BMW Individual leather ‘Merino’ / wool/Cashmere combination with exclusive contents | Smoke White/Light Grey, BMW Individual leather ‘Merino’ with exclusive contents | Black, BMW Individual leather ‘Merino’ with exclusive contents | Tartufo, BMW Individual leather ‘Merino’ with exclusive contents | Smoke White, BMW Individual leather ‘Merino’ with exclusive contents | Amarone, BMW Individual leather ‘Merino’ with exclusive contents | Mocha)", Interior Trim (Optional equipment) ( (Carbon Fibre M interior trim with silver stitching/Piano Finish Black, Fine-wood trim ash grain grey-metallic open-pored, BMW Individual fine-wood trim Ash Flowing Grey, open-pored, Limewood Fineline brown open-pored fine-wood interior trim/Piano Finish Black, Fine-wood trim ‘Fineline’ Black with metal effect high-gloss, M signature)

Exterior

Available Colors
Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic
3 Series Colors
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Individual Tanzanite Blue
Mineral White Metallic
Oxide Grey Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Individual Dravit Grey Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
7 Series Colors
Body TypeSedan
All Sedan Cars
Sedan
All Sedan Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
YesYes
Fog Lights Rear
-
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Rain Sensing Wiper
YesYes
Rear Window Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Window Washer
-
Yes
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Rear Spoiler
Yes-
Sun Roof
YesYes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
Yes-
Chrome Garnish
Yes-
Dual Tone Body Colour
-
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes-
Roof Rail
Yes-
LightingLED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights
Trunk Opener-
Remote
Heated Wing Mirror
YesYes
LED DRLs
YesYes
LED Headlights
YesYes
LED Taillights
YesYes
LED Fog Lamps
YesYes
Additional FeaturesFront 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
M Sport Package with BMW individual Exterior, Exterior equipment(Radiator grille frame in Chrome, Door sill trim panels in Black high-gloss, M identification on the sides, Illuminated door sills with aluminium inserts and M inscription, M sport brake, dark blue metallic, M high-gloss shadow line), BMW Crystal Headlights Iconic Glow (Integration of Swarovski crystals into the daytime driving lights,Welcome & Goodbye staging function with dynamic sparkling, Integrated Adaptive LED cluster equipped with High-Beam Assistant), Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function on driver side, mirror heating, memory and integrated LED turn indicators, BMW ‘Iconic Glow’ illuminated Kidney Grille, Soft-Close function for side doors, Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge with integrated LED light graphics, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Exterior Colours (Oxide Grey (metallic),Black Sapphire (metallic), Carbon Black (metallic), Mineral White (metallic), Brooklyn Grey (metallic), BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue (metallic), BMW Individual Dravit Grey (metallic) ), 21” M Light-Alloy Wheels Star Spoke Style 908M Bicolur with mixed tyres, "BMW Individual Two-Tone Paintwork including Coachline (Optional equipment) Top: Oxide Grey | Base: (BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue, BMW Individual Dravit Grey, Aventurine Red, Black Sapphire) Top: Black Sapphire | Base: (BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue, BMW Individual Dravit Grey, Aventurine Red, Oxide Grey)"
Automatic Driving Lights
YesYes
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
F:255/40 R21,R:285/35 R21
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central Locking
YesYes
Power Door Locks
-
Yes
Child Safety Locks
YesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
YesYes
No. of Airbags6
7
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYes
Side Airbag RearNo-
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror
-
Yes
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
YesYes
Vehicle Stability Control System
-
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Crash Sensor
-
Yes
EBD
-
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
YesYes
Advance Safety FeaturesCruise 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
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go Function, Auto-Closing Doors, Parking Assistant Professional including (Surround View Camera, Reversing Assistant, Remote 3D View, Fully Remote Parking via smartphone), Drive Recorder, Anti Theft Recorder,BMW ID,BMW Digital Key Plus with (Locking and unlocking as well as starting the vehicle using a compatible smartphone, Key card with NFC technology), Fully configurable colour Head-Up display, Crash-active head restraint, Active Protection with Attentiveness Assistant, Airbags: (Airbags for steering wheel hub, driver and front passenger, Side airbags for driver and front passenger, Head airbags, front and rear, Central airbag for driver), Dynamic braking lights, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Electric Parking Brake with auto hold function, Rear doors with mechanical childproof lock, Driving Assistant Professional including (Steering & Lane Control Assistant, Emergency Stop Assistant, Lane Change Assistant, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Evasion Assistant), Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front and with belt force limiters, Warning triangle with first-aid kit,
Rear Camera
-
Yes
Anti Theft DeviceYes-
Speed Alert
YesYes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes
Heads Up Display
YesYes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
-
Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance
YesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
360 View Camera
-
Yes

Entertainment & Communication

Radio
YesYes
Audio System Remote Control
YesYes
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN AudioYesYes
Wireless Phone Charging
YesYes
USB And Auxiliary Input
YesYes
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Wifi Connectivity
-
Yes
Compass
YesYes
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
14.9
14.9
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
YesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYes
Internal Storage
-
Yes
No. of Speakers
16
24
Rear Entertainment System
-
Yes
Additional FeaturesWireless 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
Theatre Screen with:( 31.3” ultra-wide format in 32:9 with 8K resolution, Amazon Fire TV Ecosystem, Theatre mode, HDMI interface for external content, e.g.: TV sticks, mobile phones, games console, computer, Display can be electrically folded and moved for maximum distance from the eyes), Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system (18 Speaker system with 4 head restraint integrated speakers, 2 central bass speakers & 2 impulse compensated bass speakers in front doors with the output of 655 Watts), Optional equipment (Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (35 Speaker system, 8 head restraint integrated speakers, 4D Audio, Total system output 1965 Watts)
SubwooferNoNo
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