BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs BMW X1 LWB

Should you buy BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase or BMW X1 LWB? 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 Long Wheelbase price starts at Rs 60.60 Lakh ex-showroom for 330Li M Sport 50 Jahre Edition (Petrol) and BMW X1 LWB price starts Rs 49.90 Lakh ex-showroom for sDrive18Li M Sport (Petrol). 3 Series Long Wheelbase has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while X1 LWB has 1499 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series Long Wheelbase has a mileage of 19.61 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the X1 LWB has a mileage of 15.5 kmpl (Petrol top model).

3 Series Long Wheelbase Vs X1 LWB

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase	BMW X1 LWB
On Road Price	Rs.72,34,709^*	Rs.57,39,299^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1998	1499
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
330Li M Sport
62.70 Lakh^*
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sDrive18Li M Sport
49.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	330Li M Sport	sDrive18Li M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.72,34,709^*	Rs.57,39,299^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,38,307/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,09,240/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,71,009	Rs.1,96,399
User Rating	4.3 Based on 71 Reviews	-

Basic Information

Variant

330Li M Sport

sDrive18Li M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.72,34,709^*

Rs.57,39,299^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,38,307/month

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Rs.1,09,240/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,71,009

Rs.1,96,399

User Rating

4.3

Based on 71 Reviews

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo	BMW Twin Power Turbo
Displacement (cc)	1998	1499
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	254.79bhp@5000rpm	154.21bhp@4900-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1550-4400rpm	230Nm@1500-4600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed AT	7-Speed DCT
Drive Type	RWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

TwinPower Turbo

BMW Twin Power Turbo

Displacement (cc)

1998

1499

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

254.79bhp@5000rpm

154.21bhp@4900-6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm@1550-4400rpm

230Nm@1500-4600rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed AT

7-Speed DCT

Drive Type

RWD

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	15.39	15.5
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	250	-

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	No	-
Rear Suspension	No	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & telescopic	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	6.2 s	9.3 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	35.25	-
Tyre Size	F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18	-
Tyre Type	Radial tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	18
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	4.57	-
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	22.85	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4823	4616
Width (mm)	1827	2104
Height (mm)	1441	1641
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2800
Kerb Weight (kg)	1645	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	480	540

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Optional	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	Driver's Seat Only
Drive Modes	3	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	No	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Digital Key
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front Only
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	Floor mats in Velour,Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet,Galvanic embellisher for controls,Storage compartment package,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Comfort enhanced Seats in Front and Rear,Black High gloss and Aluminium combination,Widescreen Curved Display more	- more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.28	10.25
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Carbon BlackMineral WhitePortimao BlueSkyscraper Metallic3 Series Long Wheelbase Colours	Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicM Carbon Black MetallicNight Dusk BlueX1 LWB Colours
Body Type	CoupeAll Coupe Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	No	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side sills and rear apron in body colour with front bumper trim insert in Dark Shadow metallic,BMW Kidney Grille with exclusively designed vertical double slats in Chrome High-Gloss,BMW Kidney frame in Chrome High-Gloss,Car key with M designation,BMW Individual High-Gloss shadow line with window frame decorative moulding, window guide-rail and mirror frame in Black High-Gloss,M door sill finishers front and rear,Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable and heated electrically foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror,Heat Protection Glazing,Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen,LED headlights with extended contents,Active Air Stream Kidney Grille more	Panoramic Glass Roof more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Automatic	Powered
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Exterior Camera	-	360° Camera
Wheels Type	-	Alloy
Tyre Size	F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18	-
Tyre Type	Radial tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	18

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	8	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	-
Passenger Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	No	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
360 View Camera	No	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Safety Airbags	-	Driver & Passenger,Front Side,Rear Side

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	No	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	No	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	-

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	Yes	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
Crash Notification	-	Yes
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Tow Away Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Valet Mode	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	MyBMW App with Remote Services

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.88	10.7
Android Auto	Yes	Wireless
Apple Car Play	Yes	Wireless
No. of Speakers	16	12
Additional Features	Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto,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,Voice Control more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Inbuilt Apps	MyBMW	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
- Looks sporty for a long-wheelbase, comfort-oriented sedan.
- New i-Drive 8 infotainment system is crisp and easy to use.
- 2-litre diesel engine offers good poke for both sedate and spirited driving.
- Has a good balance between ride and handling.
BMW X1 LWB
- Road presence: Sharp design and longer wheelbase aids in presence.
- Space: Rear seat is best in class with abundance of space.
- Ride quality: Comfortable on broken roads and planted at higher speeds.
- Interior: Dual-tone theme, leatherette materials and metal textures feel rich.

BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
- Missing essentials such as ADAS, 360-degree camera, sun blinds and ventilated front seats.
- The displays in the cabin get warm over prolonged usage.
- Low stance results in difficult ingress and egress for elderly occupants.
- Small boot due to the space-saver eating up space.
BMW X1 LWB
- Ventilated seats should’ve been offered at the price point.
- No diesel engine option with the long-wheelbase
- No paddle shifters for manual control.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase and BMW X1 LWB?

A ) The mileage of 3 Series Long Wheelbase is 15.39 kmpl & the mileage of X1 LWB is 15.5 kmpl. BMW X1 LWB gives better mileage than BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase.

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