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BMW 3 Series vs DC Avanti

3 Series Vs Avanti

Key HighlightsBMW 3 SeriesDC Avanti
On Road PriceRs.76,89,538*Rs.69,20,597*
Mileage (city)-8 kmpl
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)29981998
TransmissionAutomaticManual
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BMW 3 Series vs DC Avanti Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.76,89,538*
Rs.6,920,597*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.1,46,361/month
No
InsuranceRs.1,30,323
3 Series Insurance

Rs.2,60,597
Avanti Insurance

User Rating
4.1
Based on 96 Reviews
4.2
Based on 33 Reviews
Brochure
Brochure not available

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
EngineType
Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)
2998
1998
No. of Cylinders
6
6 Cylinder Cars
4
4 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
310bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
340Nm@2750-5000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valve Configuration
-
DOHC
Fuel Supply System
-
Direct Injection
Turbo Charger
Twin
Yes
Super Charger
-
No
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Manual
Gear Box
8-Speed Steptronic
6 Speed
Mild Hybrid
No-
Drive Type
4WD
RWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)-
8
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)13.02
10
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)59
60
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
-
Top Speed (kmph)253
200

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
M Sport Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
M Sport Suspension
Double Wishbone
Steering Type
-
Power
Steering Column
-
Tilt Adjustable
Steering Gear Type
-
Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)
-
6
Front Brake Type
ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)
253
200
0-100kmph (Seconds)
4.4
6
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
255/35 R20,295/30 R20
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size
-
20

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4709
4565
Width (mm)
1827
1965
Height (mm)
1442
1200
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
-
170
Wheel Base (mm)
2651
2700
Front Tread (mm)
-
1670
Rear Tread (mm)
-
1650
Kerb Weight (kg)
1745
1055
Grossweight (kg)
-
1580
Seating Capacity
5
2
Boot Space (Litres)
480
-
No. of Doors
4
2

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
YesNo
Power Boot
Yes-
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Yes
Air Quality Control
-
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
YesNo
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
-
No
Low Fuel Warning Light
YesYes
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
YesYes
Vanity Mirror
YesNo
Rear Reading Lamp
YesNo
Rear Seat Headrest
YesNo
Adjustable Headrest
Yes-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
YesNo
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
YesNo
Cup Holders Front
YesYes
Cup Holders Rear
YesNo
Rear AC Vents
YesNo
Heated Seats Front
-
No
Heated Seats Rear
-
No
Seat Lumbar Support
YesYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesNo
Cruise Control
YesNo
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
No
Navigation System
YesOptional
Foldable Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
No
Smart Access Card Entry
-
No
Engine Start Stop Button
YesNo
Glove Box Cooling
YesNo
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front Door
Voice Command
YesNo
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
YesOptional
USB Charger
Front & Rear
-
Steering Mounted TripmeterYesNo
Central Console Armrest
YesNo
Tailgate Ajar
YesNo
Gear Shift Indicator
NoNo
Rear Curtain
NoNo
Luggage Hook And NetNoNo
Battery Saver
-
No
Lane Change Indicator
-
No
Drive Modes
4
-
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
-
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
-
No
Automatic Headlamps
YesYes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesNo

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
YesYes
Leather SeatsYesNo
Fabric Upholstery
-
Yes
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
YesYes
Outside Temperature DisplayYesNo
Cigarette Lighter-
No
Digital Odometer
YesYes
Driving Experience Control EcoYesNo
Folding Table In The Rear
-
No
Dual Tone Dashboard
-
No
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
-

Exterior

Available Colors
Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic
3 Series Colors
-
Body TypeSedan
All Sedan Cars
Coupe
All Coupe Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
YesNo
Fog Lights Rear
-
No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
-
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesNo
Rain Sensing Wiper
YesNo
Rear Window Wiper
-
No
Rear Window Washer
-
No
Rear Window Defogger
YesNo
Wheel Covers-
No
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Power Antenna-
Yes
Tinted Glass
-
Yes
Rear Spoiler
YesYes
Roof Carrier-
No
Sun Roof
YesNo
Side Stepper
-
No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesNo
Integrated AntennaYesNo
Chrome Grille
YesNo
Chrome Garnish
YesNo
Smoke Headlamps-
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes-
Halogen Headlamps-
Yes
Roof Rail
YesNo
LightingLED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes-
LED DRLs
Yes-
LED Headlights
Yes-
LED Taillights
Yes-
LED Fog Lamps
Yes-
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
-
Automatic Driving Lights
YesNo
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
255/35 R20,295/30 R20
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)
-
20

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake AssistYesNo
Central Locking
YesYes
Power Door Locks
-
Yes
Child Safety Locks
YesNo
Anti Theft Alarm
YesNo
No. of Airbags6
-
Driver Airbag
YesNo
Passenger Airbag
YesNo
Side Airbag FrontYesNo
Side Airbag RearNoNo
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesNo
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror
-
Yes
Xenon Headlamps-
Yes
Halogen Headlamps-
Yes
Rear Seat Belts
-
No
Seat Belt Warning
YesNo
Door Ajar Warning
YesNo
Side Impact Beams
-
Yes
Front Impact Beams
-
Yes
Traction ControlYesNo
Adjustable Seats
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
YesNo
Vehicle Stability Control System
-
No
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Crash Sensor
-
No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
No
Clutch Lock-
No
EBD
-
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes-
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
-
Rear Camera
-
Optional
Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
Speed Alert
Yes-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesNo
Knee Airbags
-
No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesNo
Heads Up Display
YesNo
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 UnlockYesNo
360 View Camera
-
No

Entertainment & Communication

Cd Player
-
Yes
Cd Changer
-
No
Dvd Player
-
No
Radio
YesYes
Audio System Remote Control
YesYes
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesNo
Integrated 2DIN AudioYesYes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes-
USB And Auxiliary Input
YesYes
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesNo
Compass
Yes-
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
14.9
-
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
-
Android Auto
Yes-
Apple Car Play
Yes-
Internal Storage
-
Yes
No. of Speakers
16
-
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
-
SubwooferNo-
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