BMW 3 Series vs Force Gurkha

Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Force Gurkha? 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 Force Gurkha price starts Rs 16.75 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.6 Diesel (Diesel). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Gurkha has a mileage of 9.5 kmpl (Diesel top model).

3 Series Vs Gurkha

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series	Force Gurkha
On Road Price	Rs.87,50,811^*	Rs.19,98,940^*
Mileage (city)	-	9.5 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2998	2596
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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BMW 3 Series
Rs75.90 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive
75.90 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	M340i xDrive	2.6 Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.87,50,811^*	Rs.19,98,940^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,66,564/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.38,045/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,21,911	Rs.93,815
User Rating	4.3 Based on 87 Reviews	4.3 Based on 83 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

M340i xDrive

2.6 Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.87,50,811^*

Rs.19,98,940^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,66,564/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.38,045/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,21,911

Rs.93,815

User Rating

4.3

Based on 87 Reviews

4.3

Based on 83 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	FM 2.6L CRDi
Displacement (cc)	2998	2596
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm	138bhp@3200rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	320Nm@1400-2600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	8-Speed Steptronic	5-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	4WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

FM 2.6L CRDi

Displacement (cc)

2998

2596

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

138bhp@3200rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	9.5
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	12
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.02	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59	63.5
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	253	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	-	Hydraulic
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.65
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	253	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.4 s	-
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4709	3965
Width (mm)	1827	1865
Height (mm)	1442	2080
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	233
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2400
Front Tread (mm)	-	1547
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1490
Kerb Weight (kg)	1745	-
Approach Angle	-	39°
Break Over Angle	-	28°
Departure Angle	-	37°
Seating Capacity	5	4
Boot Space (Litres)	480	500
No. of Doors	4	3
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	-
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	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	Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	HVAC,Multi Direction AC Vents,Dual USB Socket On Dashboard,Dual USB Socket For Rear Passenger,,Variable Speed Intermittent Wiper, Independent Entry & Exit
Drive Modes	4	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	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	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	-	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	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	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	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	All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel, Gurkha branding (Chrome Finish),4x4x4 badging (Chrome Finish)
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	-	Front
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	18
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	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

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
No. of Speakers	16	4
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 cable mirroring
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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