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BMW 3 Series vs Toyota Corolla Altis

3 Series Vs Corolla Altis

Key HighlightsBMW 3 SeriesToyota Corolla Altis
On Road PriceRs.76,89,538*Rs.23,48,170*
Mileage (city)-11.9 kmpl
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)29981798
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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BMW 3 Series vs Toyota Corolla Altis Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.76,89,538*
Rs.23,48,170*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.1,46,361/month
No
InsuranceRs.1,30,323
3 Series Insurance

Rs.1,07,080
Corolla Altis Insurance

User Rating
4.1
Based on 97 Reviews
4.4
Based on 61 Reviews
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
EngineType
2ZR-FE Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)
2998
1798
No. of Cylinders
6
6 Cylinder Cars
4
4 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
138.03bhp@6400rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
173Nm@4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valve Configuration
-
DOHC
Fuel Supply System
-
EFI
Turbo Charger
Twin
No
Super Charger
-
No
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8-Speed Steptronic
7 Speed
Mild Hybrid
No-
Drive Type
4WD
FWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)-
11.9
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)13.02
14.28
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)59
55
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS IV
Top Speed (kmph)253
200

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
M Sport Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
M Sport Suspension
Torsion Beam
Steering Type
-
Power
Steering Column
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type
-
Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)
-
5.4
Front Brake Type
ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Solid Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)
253
200
0-100kmph (Seconds)
4.4
11.46
Braking (100-0kmph)
-
44.08m

Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
205/55 R16
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size
-
16
3rd Gear (30-70kmph)-
6.78

4th Gear (40-80kmph)-
18.22

Braking (60-0 kmph)-
28.01m

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4709
4620
Width (mm)
1827
1775
Height (mm)
1442
1475
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
-
175
Wheel Base (mm)
2651
2700
Front Tread (mm)
-
1515
Rear Tread (mm)
-
1520
Kerb Weight (kg)
1745
1310
Grossweight (kg)
-
1710
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
480
-
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
Yes
Air Quality Control
-
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
YesYes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light
YesYes
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
YesYes
Vanity Mirror
YesYes
Rear Reading Lamp
YesYes
Rear Seat Headrest
YesYes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
YesYes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
YesYes
Cup Holders Front
YesYes
Cup Holders Rear
YesYes
Rear AC Vents
YesNo
Heated Seats Front
-
No
Heated Seats Rear
-
No
Seat Lumbar Support
YesYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Navigation System
YesYes
Foldable Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
YesYes
Glove Box Cooling
YesNo
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Voice Command
YesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
YesYes
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Steering Mounted TripmeterYesNo
Central Console Armrest
YesYes
Tailgate Ajar
YesNo
Gear Shift Indicator
NoNo
Rear Curtain
NoNo
Luggage Hook And NetNoNo
Battery Saver
-
No
Lane Change Indicator
-
No
Additional Features-
Rear Sunshade
Driver Side One Touch Up/Down with Jam Protection Power Windows
Minus Ion Generator (Nanoe)
Combination Meters Optitron with Illumination Control and WOW Needle

Massage Seats
-
No
Memory Function Seats
-
No
One Touch Operating Power Window
-
All
Autonomous Parking
-
No
Drive Modes
4
1
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
-
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
-
Front
Automatic Headlamps
YesYes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesNo

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
YesYes
Leather SeatsYesYes
Fabric Upholstery
-
No
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
YesYes
Outside Temperature DisplayYesYes
Cigarette Lighter-
No
Digital Odometer
YesYes
Driving Experience Control EcoYesNo
Folding Table In The Rear
-
No
Dual Tone Dashboard
-
No
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
LCD Screen with Movie Display
Illuminated Entry System With Ignition+Room+Foot
Overhead Console with Personal Lamp With Storage
MID (Multi Information Display)
Door Courtesy

Exterior

Available Colors
Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic
3 Series Colors
-
Body TypeSedan
All Sedan Cars
Sedan
All Sedan Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
YesYes
Fog Lights Rear
-
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
Power Antenna-
No
Tinted Glass
-
No
Rear Spoiler
YesNo
Roof Carrier-
No
Sun Roof
YesNo
Side Stepper
-
No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
YesYes
Chrome Garnish
YesYes
Smoke Headlamps-
No
Projector Headlamps
Yes-
Halogen Headlamps-
No
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),LED Tail lamps
Trunk Opener-
Smart
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes-
LED DRLs
Yes-
LED Headlights
Yes-
LED Taillights
Yes-
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
Auto Fold+Reverse linked
Chrome Package Radiator Grille, Door Belt Moulding, Back Door Garnish

Automatic Driving Lights
YesNo
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
205/55 R16
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)
-
16

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central Locking
YesYes
Power Door Locks
-
Yes
Child Safety Locks
YesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
YesYes
No. of Airbags6
4
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYes
Side Airbag RearNoNo
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesNo
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror
-
Yes
Xenon Headlamps-
Yes
Halogen Headlamps-
No
Rear Seat Belts
-
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Side Impact Beams
-
Yes
Front Impact Beams
-
Yes
Traction ControlYesNo
Adjustable Seats
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
YesNo
Vehicle Stability Control System
-
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Crash Sensor
-
Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Clutch Lock-
No
EBD
-
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes-
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
Curtain Airbags, Impact Sensing Fuel Cut, Auto Anti Glare Mirror (EC Mirror)
Rear Camera
-
Yes
Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
Speed Alert
Yes-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesNo
Knee Airbags
-
Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes
Heads Up Display
YesNo
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
-
Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance
Yes-
Blind Spot Monitor
-
No
Hill Descent Control
-
No
Hill Assist
-
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesNo
360 View Camera
-
No

Entertainment & Communication

Cd Changer
-
No
Dvd Player
-
Yes
Radio
YesYes
Audio System Remote Control
YesYes
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN AudioYesYes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes-
USB And Auxiliary Input
YesYes
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Compass
Yes-
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
14.9
-
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
SD Card Reader, HDMI Input, Mirror Link
Android Auto
Yes-
Apple Car Play
Yes-
Internal Storage
-
No
No. of Speakers
16
6
Rear Entertainment System
-
No
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
7.0 Touch Screen Audio
Hand Gesture, Mirror Cast Wi-Fi, Pre-Loaded Apps
MID and Bluetooth Switch on Steering Wheel

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