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BMW 3 Series vs Tata Nexon EV

Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Tata Nexon EV? 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 Tata Nexon EV price starts Rs 14.74 Lakh ex-showroom for Creative Plus (Electric).

3 Series Vs Nexon EV

Key HighlightsBMW 3 SeriesTata Nexon EV
On Road PriceRs.83,24,438*Rs.20,49,079*
Range (km)-465
Fuel TypePetrolElectric
Battery Capacity (kWh)-40.5
Charging Time-6H -AC-7.2 kW (10-100%)
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BMW 3 Series vs Tata Nexon EV Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.83,24,438*
Rs.20,49,079*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.1,59,452/month
Rs.39,000/month
InsuranceRs.1,31,208
3 Series Insurance

Rs.80,589
Nexon EV Insurance

User Rating
4.1
Based on 97 Reviews
4.3
Based on 167 Reviews
Brochure
Running Cost
-
₹ 0.87/km

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
EngineType
Not applicable
Displacement (cc)
2998
Not applicable
No. of Cylinders
6
6 Cylinder Cars
Not applicable
Fast Charging
Not applicable
Yes
Charging TimeNot applicable
6H -AC-7.2 kW (10-100%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)Not applicable
40.5
Motor TypeNot applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
142.68bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
215Nm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Not applicable
Turbo Charger
Twin
Not applicable
Range (km)Not applicable
465 km
Battery Warranty
Not applicable
8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type
Not applicable
Lithium Ion
Charging Time (A.C)
Not applicable
6H 7.2 kW (10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not applicable
56 Min-50 kW(10-80%)
Regenerative BrakingNot applicable
Yes
Charging PortNot applicable
CCS-II
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8-Speed Steptronic
1-Speed
Mild Hybrid
No-
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)Not applicable
6H (10-100%)
Charging OptionsNot applicable
3.3 kW AC Wall Box | 7.2 kW AC Wall Box | 50 kW DC Fast Charger
Charger TypeNot applicable
7.2 kW AC Wall Box
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)Not applicable
15H (10-100%)
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)Not applicable
56 Min (10-80%)

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)13.02
-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)59
-
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)253
150

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
M Sport Suspension
Independent MacPherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension
M Sport Suspension
Twist beam with dual path Strut
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)
-
5.3
Front Brake Type
ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)
253
150
0-100kmph (Seconds)
4.4
8.9
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
215 /60 R16
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Low Rolling Resistance
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)-
16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)-
16

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4709
3994
Width (mm)
1827
1811
Height (mm)
1442
1616
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
-
190
Wheel Base (mm)
2651
2498
Kerb Weight (kg)
1745
-
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
480
350
No. of Doors
4
5

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
YesYes
Power Boot
Yes-
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Yes
Air Quality Control
-
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes-
Low Fuel Warning Light
Yes-
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
YesYes
Vanity Mirror
Yes-
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
Seat Lumbar Support
Yes-
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Navigation System
Yes-
Foldable Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button
YesYes
Glove Box Cooling
YesYes
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
YesWith Storage
Tailgate Ajar
YesYes
Gear Shift Indicator
NoNo
Rear Curtain
NoNo
Luggage Hook And NetNoNo
Battery Saver
-
Yes
Drive Modes
4
3
Glove Box Light-
Yes
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
-
Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Automatic Headlamps
YesYes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesYes

Interior

Tachometer
Yes-
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
Yes-
Leather SeatsYes-
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
Yes-
Outside Temperature DisplayYes-
Digital Odometer
Yes-
Driving Experience Control EcoYes-
Dual Tone Dashboard
-
Yes
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
Smart Digital Steering wheel, Smart Digital Shifter, Phygital Control Panel, Leatherette Door trim insert (unique for each persona), Grand central console with front armrest Premium Leatherette, Persona based graphic display, Navigation in Cockpit -Driver view maps, Voice alerts
Digital Cluster-
Ultra HD Full Colour
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)-
10.25
Upholstery-
Leatherette

Exterior

Available Colors
Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic
3 Series Colors
Pristine White Dual Tone
Empowered Oxide Dual Tone
Flame Red Dual Tone
Daytona Grey Dual Tone
Black
Intensi Teal With Dual Tone
Nexon EV Colors
Body TypeSedan
All Sedan Cars
SUV
All SUV Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYes-
Fog Lights Front
Yes-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Rain Sensing Wiper
YesYes
Rear Window Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Window Washer
-
Yes
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Rear Spoiler
YesYes
Sun Roof
Yes-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
Yes-
Chrome Garnish
Yes-
Projector Headlamps
YesYes
Cornering Foglamps
-
Yes
Roof Rail
YesYes
LightingLED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
-
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
Centre Position Lamp, X Factor (End to End LED Tail Lamp), Goodbye & Welcome Animation, Charging Indicator (in Front CPL), Sequential Indicators, Black Dual Tone Roof, Piano black ORVMs, Satin finish front lower bumper, Body coloured door handles
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes-
Fog Lights-
Front
Antenna-
Shark Fin With GPS
Sunroof-
Panoramic
Boot Opening-
Electronic
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
215 /60 R16
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Low Rolling Resistance

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake AssistYes-
Central Locking
YesYes
Child Safety Locks
YesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes-
No. of Airbags6
6
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYes
Side Airbag RearNoNo
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Traction ControlYesYes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
YesYes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes-
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
Hydraulic brake fading compensation, After-impact braking, Panic brake alert, Roll over mitigation, ondary collision mitigation, Brake disc wiping, Electronic parking brake, Auto Vehicle Hold, Corner Stability Control (CSC), Puncture repair kit
Rear Camera
-
With Guidedlines
Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
-
Driver
Speed Alert
YesYes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes
Heads Up Display
Yes-
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
-
All
Sos Emergency Assistance
YesYes
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Yes
Hill Descent Control
-
Yes
Hill Assist
-
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
360 View Camera
-
Yes
Curtain Airbag-
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution-
Yes

Advance Internet

Navigation With Live Traffic-
Yes
E-Call & I-Call-
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity-
Yes
Smartwatch App-
Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock-
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
4
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
Arcade.ev App suite, Persona based graphic display, SMS / WhatsApp notifications and read-outs, Image and video playback, ZConnect mobile app - Connected Car technology
Usb Ports-
A+C Type 45W
Auxillary Input-
Yes
Tweeter-
4
SubwooferNo1
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