BMW 3 Series vs Lexus NX
Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Lexus NX? 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 74.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and Lexus NX price starts Rs 68.02 Lakh ex-showroom for 350h Exquisite (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while NX 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 NX has a mileage of 15 kmpl (Petrol top model).
3 Series Vs NX
| Key Highlights | BMW 3 Series | Lexus NX |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.86,31,955* | Rs.86,41,144* |
| Mileage (city) | - | 15 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 2998 | 2487 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
BMW 3 Series vs Lexus NX comparison
- VS
- Lexus NX
- 350h F-sport (Petrol) 74.98 Lakh*
- 350h Exquisite (Petrol) 68.02 Lakh*
- Top Selling350h Luxury (Petrol) 72.79 Lakh*
- 350h Overtrail (Petrol) 71.88 Lakh*
Rs74.98 Lakh *VS
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.86,31,955* | Rs.86,41,144* | Rs.1,01,25,086* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.1,64,304/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.1,64,477/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.1,92,709/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.3,18,055 | Rs.3,18,364 | Rs.3,68,186 |
| User Rating | Based on 84 Reviews | Based on 22 Reviews | Based on 112 Reviews |
| Brochure | Brochure not available |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | B58 Turbocharged I6 | A25B-FXS | TD4 Engine |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 2998 | 2487 | 1997 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 66 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm | 187.74bhp@6000rpm | 246.74bhp@5500rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | 15 | 9.2 |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | - | 17.8 | 13.1 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 13.02 | - | 15.8 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | Multi-link suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension | - |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Multi-link suspension | Air suspension | - |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | - | - | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car. ✕ | - | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 4709 | 4660 | 4797 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1827 | 1865 | 2147 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1442 | 1670 | 1678 |
| Ground Clearance Laden (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when it is fully loaded. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | - | 156 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Boot An automated system that opens and closes the car's boot lid or trunk with the press of a button or remote control. Makes accessing the boot easier. ✕ | Yes | - | - |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | 3 Zone | 2 Zone | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | - | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Tripmeter Measures the distance a vehicle has travelled for a particular trip. A multi-tripmeter can keep track of multiple distances. For example kilometres since the last fuel up and kilometres travelled since the last service. The different tripmeters can be reset by the user as and when needed. ✕ | Yes | - | - |
| Leather Seats | Yes | - | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Tanzanite Blue Metallic Dravit Grey Metallic 3 Series Colours | Moon Desert Blazing Carnelian Heat Blue Contrast Sonic Titanium White Nova Glass Flake +6 MoreNX Colours | Cyan Varesine Blue Santorini Black Fuji White Zadar Grey Range Rover Velar Colours |
| Body Type | SedanAll Sedan Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System Remote Control A remote to control the car's audio system without reaching for the dashboard. Makes controlling the audio system easy from all seats inside the car.✕ | Yes | - | - |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | - | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes | - |
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series and Lexus NX?
A ) BMW 3 Series price starts at ₹74.90 Lakh & Lexus NX price starts at ₹68.02 Lakh in New Delhi. Lexus NX is cheaper between these two cars.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi