BMW 3 Series vs BMW i3

3 Series Vs i3

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series	BMW i3
On Road Price	Rs.85,22,842^*	Rs.1,00,00,000^* (Expected Price)
Range (km)	-	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	-
Charging Time	-	-

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BMW 3 Series
Rs73.95 Lakh^*
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Rs1 Cr^*
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BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive
73.95 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	M340i xDrive	i3
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.85,22,842^*	Rs.1,00,00,000^* (Expected Price)
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,63,020/month Get EMI Offers	-
Insurance	Rs.3,14,392	-
User Rating	4.3 Based on 97 Reviews	1.9 Based on 2 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
Running Cost	-	₹1.50/km

Basic Information

M340i xDrive

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.85,22,842^*

Rs.1,00,00,000^* (Expected Price)

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,63,020/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,14,392

User Rating

4.3

Based on 97 Reviews

1.9

Based on 2 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.50/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	2998	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm	102bhp@4800rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	250Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Twin	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed Steptronic	-
Drive Type	4WD	-
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

2998

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

102bhp@4800rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.02	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	-
Top Speed (kmph)	253	150km/hr
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Electric

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

13.02

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Steering Type	-	Power
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	253	150km/hr
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.4 s	7.2
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	155/70 R19
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size	-	19
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Power

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4709	3999
Width (mm)	1827	1775
Height (mm)	1442	1578
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2570
Front Tread (mm)	-	1571
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1576
Kerb Weight (kg)	1745	1195
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	130	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	480	-
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	-
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	-
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	-
Navigation System	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front Door	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	-
Drive Modes	4	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
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	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours	-
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	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	-
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	155/70 R19
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)	-	19
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Exterior

Available Colours

Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	-
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	-
Driver Airbag	Yes	-
Passenger Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	14.9	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	16	-
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	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear
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