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BMW 3 Series vs Lexus ES

Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Lexus ES? 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 72.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and Lexus ES price starts Rs 63.10 Lakh ex-showroom for 300h Exquisite (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while ES has 2487 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the ES has a mileage of - (Petrol top model).

3 Series Vs ES

Key HighlightsBMW 3 SeriesLexus ES
On Road PriceRs.76,89,538*Rs.80,34,703*
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)29982487
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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BMW 3 Series vs Lexus ES Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.76,89,538*
Rs.80,34,703*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.1,46,361/month
Rs.1,52,942/month
InsuranceRs.1,30,323
3 Series Insurance

Rs.2,98,003
ES Insurance

User Rating
4.1
Based on 95 Reviews
4.3
Based on 97 Reviews
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
EngineType
2AR-FXE
Displacement (cc)
2998
2487
No. of Cylinders
6
6 Cylinder Cars
4
4 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
175.67bhp@5700rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
221Nm@3600-5200rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valve Configuration
-
DOHC
Fuel Supply System
-
VVT-iE
Turbo Charger
Twin
Yes
Super Charger
-
No
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8-Speed Steptronic
E-CVT
Mild Hybrid
No-
Drive Type
4WD
RWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)13.02
-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)59
50
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI
Top Speed (kmph)253
-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
M Sport Suspension
MacPherson struts
Rear Suspension
M Sport Suspension
Double Wishbone
Shock Absorbers Type
-
gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type
-
Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)
-
5.9
Front Brake Type
ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)
253
-
0-100kmph (Seconds)
4.4
-
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
235/45 R18
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)-
R18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)-
R18

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4709
4975
Width (mm)
1827
1865
Height (mm)
1442
1445
Wheel Base (mm)
2651
3022
Front Tread (mm)
-
1531
Kerb Weight (kg)
1745
-
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
480
454
No. of Doors
4
4

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
YesYes
Power Boot
Yes-
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
3 Zone
Air Quality Control
-
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light
Yes-
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
YesYes
Vanity Mirror
YesYes
Rear Reading Lamp
YesYes
Rear Seat Headrest
YesYes
Adjustable Headrest
YesYes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
YesYes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
YesYes
Cup Holders Front
YesYes
Cup Holders Rear
YesYes
Rear AC Vents
YesYes
Heated Seats Front
-
Yes
Heated Seats Rear
-
Yes
Seat Lumbar Support
YesYes
Active Noise Cancellation
-
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Navigation System
Yes-
Foldable Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
No
Smart Access Card Entry
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
YesYes
Glove Box Cooling
Yes-
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Voice Command
YesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
YesYes
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Steering Mounted TripmeterYes-
Central Console Armrest
YesYes
Tailgate Ajar
YesYes
Hands-Free Tailgate
-
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
NoYes
Rear Curtain
NoYes
Luggage Hook And NetNoYes
Battery Saver
-
No
Lane Change Indicator
-
Yes
Additional Features-
Auto Open and Close Power Back door with Kick Sensor, Moon Roof with Tilt & Slide Function, Driver Seat - 14 Way Adjust (Including Cushion Length Adjust) + Slide memory, Passenger Seat - 12 Way Adjust + Slide memory + Easy Slide Switch (Co-passenger seat adjustment from rear), Power Reclining Rear Seats with Trunk through , Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Electric Tilt + Telescopic adjustment and Memory function , Electric Parking Brake with Brakehold, Auto 3 Zone Air Conditioner with Humidity Sensor, Lexus Climate Concierge, Minus Ion Generator nanoeX, Sunshades for Rear Door and Rear Quarter Window + Power Sunshade for Rear Window, Easy Access Power System - Seat Slide + Tilt and Telescopic Steering,Dynamic Voice Recognition, Profile Function, Active Noise Control
Massage Seats
-
No
Memory Function Seats
-
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window
-
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
-
No
Drive Modes
4
3
Glove Box Light-
Yes
Rear Window Sunblind-
Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind-
Yes
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
-
Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
-
Front
Automatic Headlamps
YesYes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesYes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
Yes-
Leather SeatsYes-
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector-
No
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
Yes-
Outside Temperature DisplayYes-
Cigarette Lighter-
No
Digital Odometer
YesYes
Driving Experience Control EcoYes-
Folding Table In The Rear
-
No
Dual Tone Dashboard
-
Yes
Interior Lighting-
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
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
Semi Aniline Leather Seat Upholstery, Front Seats equipped with Seat Ventilation , EC Inside rear View Mirror (Auto Anti-glare Mirror), LED ambient illumination,
Digital Cluster-
TFT (Thin Film Transistor) colour Multi-Information Display
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)-
7
Upholstery-
Leather

Exterior

Available Colors
Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic
3 Series Colors
Sonic Iridium
Sonic Titanium
Deep Blue Mica
Graphite Black Glass Flake
Sonic Quartz
Sonic Chrome
ES Colors
Body TypeSedan
All Sedan Cars
Sedan
All Sedan Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
Yes-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
-
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Rain Sensing Wiper
YesYes
Rear Window Wiper
-
No
Rear Window Washer
-
No
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Wheel Covers-
No
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Tinted Glass
-
Yes
Rear Spoiler
YesYes
Roof Carrier-
No
Sun Roof
YesYes
Side Stepper
-
No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
YesYes
Chrome Garnish
YesYes
Projector Headlamps
YesYes
Cornering Headlamps
-
Yes
Roof Rail
YesNo
LightingLED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Cornering Headlights
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes-
LED DRLs
YesYes
LED Headlights
YesYes
LED Taillights
YesYes
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
3-Eye Bi-Beam LED,Headlamp Leveling Device(with Dynamic Auto),Front Turn Signal Lamp(Led),UV-Cut Glass ,Outside Rear View Mirror with Auto Retract, Memory, Reverse Linked, Aspherical & Side Turn Indicator ,LED Rear Combination Lamp ,
Automatic Driving Lights
YesYes
Fog Lights-
Front
Antenna-
shark fin
Sunroof-
Dual Pane
Boot Opening-
Electronic
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
235/45 R18
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central Locking
YesYes
Child Safety Locks
YesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
YesYes
No. of Airbags6
10
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYes
Side Airbag RearNoYes
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Xenon Headlamps-
No
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Traction ControlYes-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
YesYes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Electronic Stability Control
YesYes
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
EC Inside rear View Mirror (Auto Anti-glare Mirror), Vehicle Stability Control, Tyre Inflation Pressure Warning with Auto Location, Anti Theft System with Siren, Intrusion (Break-in) Sensor, and Tilt Sensor, Impact Sensing Fuel Cut (electric),Power Doorlock with Speed Lock Function, Power Windows with Jam Protection and Speed Control,Emergency Brake Signal, ISOFIX and Top Tether Anchor for Child Seat, Global Architecture-K,
Rear Camera
-
With Guidedlines
Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
-
All Windows
Speed Alert
YesYes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYes
Knee Airbags
-
Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes
Heads Up Display
YesYes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
-
Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance
YesYes
Blind Spot Monitor
-
No
Hill Assist
-
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
Curtain Airbag-
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution-
Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System-
Yes

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call-
No
Remote Boot Open-
Yes

Entertainment & Communication

Radio
YesYes
Audio System Remote Control
Yes-
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN AudioYesYes
Wireless Phone Charging
YesYes
USB And Auxiliary Input
Yes-
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Compass
Yes-
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
14.9
12.3
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
YesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYes
No. of Speakers
16
17
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
2 Audio Jack , AUX-in 12 V DC Connector , Electro Multi Vision Touch Display , Multimedia Audio System((Mark Levinson, Mark levinson 17 speakers (front 3 speakers,4 door speakers, 2 front door woofers, 1 rear subwoofers, 1 amplifier))), Smartphone connectivity (Wireless Apple Car Play / Wired Android Auto,
Usb Ports-
USB(Type-A)+1,USB(Type-A) Port for Charging (2)
Auxillary Input-
Yes
SubwooferNo1
Rear Touch Screen Size-
No
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