BMW 3 Series vs Lexus ES Electric

Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Lexus ES Electric? 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 77.10 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and Lexus ES Electric price starts Rs 89.99 Lakh ex-showroom for 500e (Electric).

3 Series Vs ES Electric

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series	Lexus ES Electric
On Road Price	Rs.88,84,639^*	Rs.94,51,098^*
Range (km)	-	580
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	74.68
Charging Time	-	28 Min.

BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive
77.10 Lakh^*
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500e
89.99 Lakh^*
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M340i xDrive
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Basic Information
Variant	M340i xDrive	500e
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.88,84,639^*	Rs.94,51,098^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,69,834/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,79,894/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,26,539	Rs.3,62,108
User Rating	4.3 Based on 103 Reviews	5 Based on 1 Review
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Running Cost	-	₹1.29/km

Basic Information

Variant

M340i xDrive

500e

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.88,84,639^*

Rs.94,51,098^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,69,834/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,79,894/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,26,539

Rs.3,62,108

User Rating

4.3

Based on 103 Reviews

Based on 1 Review

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Running Cost

₹1.29/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	28 Min.
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	74.68
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm	338bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	438Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Twin	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	580 km
Battery Warranty	Not applicable	8 Year / 200000 KM
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	10-80 % : 28 mins
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed Steptronic	E-CVT
Drive Type	4WD	AWD

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

Charging Time

Not applicable

28 Min.

Battery Capacity (kWh)

Not applicable

74.68

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

338bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

500Nm@1900-5000rpm

438Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Turbo Charger

Twin

Not applicable

Range (km)

Not applicable

580 km

Battery Warranty

Not applicable

8 Year / 200000 KM

Battery Type

Not applicable

Lithium ion

Charging Time (A.C)

Not applicable

10-80 % : 28 mins

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed Steptronic

E-CVT

Drive Type

4WD

AWD

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	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	253	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.4 s	5.5 s
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	235/45 R21
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4709	5145
Width (mm)	1827	1920
Height (mm)	1442	1575
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	158
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2950
Kerb Weight (kg)	1745	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	130	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	480	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	3 Zone
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	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	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Drive Modes	4	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Rear Only
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	4+ Custom modes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
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 more	- more
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	12.3
Upholstery	-	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours	White NovaSonic TitaniumGraphite BlackSOUSonic CopperES Electric Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	CoupeAll Coupe Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	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 more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Powered
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	235/45 R21
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	10
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-

Safety

ADAS
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	14
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	16	17
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 more	Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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