BMW 3 Series vs BMW iX1

Should you buy BMW 3 Series or BMW iX1? 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 75.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and BMW iX1 price starts Rs 49 Lakh ex-showroom for LWB (Electric).

3 Series Vs iX1

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series	BMW iX1
On Road Price	Rs.87,50,811^*	Rs.51,39,150^*
Range (km)	-	531
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	64.8
Charging Time	-	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)

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BMW 3 Series
Rs75.90 Lakh^*
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BMW iX1
Rs49 Lakh^*
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BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive
75.90 Lakh^*
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BMW iX1
LWB
49 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	M340i xDrive	LWB
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.87,50,811^*	Rs.51,39,150^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,66,564/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.97,816/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,21,911	Rs.1,86,150
User Rating	4.3 Based on 87 Reviews	4.6 Based on 22 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹1.22/km

Basic Information

M340i xDrive

LWB

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.87,50,811^*

Rs.51,39,150^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,66,564/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.97,816/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,21,911

Rs.1,86,150

User Rating

4.3

Based on 87 Reviews

4.6

Based on 22 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.22/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	2998	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	64.8
Motor Type	Not applicable	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm	201bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	250Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Twin	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	531 km
Battery Warranty	Not applicable	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium lon
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	6:45Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not applicable	4
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed Steptronic	Single Speed
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
Charging Options	Not applicable	11kW AC & 130kW DC
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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

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.02	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	253	175
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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

ZEV

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	253	175
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.4 s	8.6 s
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4709	4616
Width (mm)	1827	1845
Height (mm)	1442	1612
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2800
Kerb Weight (kg)	1745	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	480	-
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 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	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	Yes
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	10 way electrically adjustable Driver Seat \| 6 way electrically adjustable Front Passenger Seat
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Drive Modes	4	-
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	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

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	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	Widescreen Curved Display \| Chrome Inner Door Handles \| Door Pockets Front & Rear \| M Sport Interior
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	-	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours	Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicCarbon Black MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSparkling Copper Grey MetalliciX1 Colours
Body Type	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 Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	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	Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers \| Large Panoramic Glass Roof
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Convertible Top	-	No
Boot Opening	-	Powered
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours

Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicCarbon Black MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSparkling Copper Grey MetalliciX1 Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	No
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	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
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Speed Assist System

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Departure Prevention Assist

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
Crash Notification	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes
Remote Boot Open	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Engine Start Alarm

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	10.7
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	16	12
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 Apple CarPlay Android Auto \| Harmon Kardon Sound System
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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