BMW 3 Series Vs BMW M3 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 47.65 Lakh

₹ 1.48 Crore

Overview

Compare BMW 3 Series and BMW M3

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the BMW 3 Series Vs BMW M3 on CarandBike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2020. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Compare Price

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Petrol BMW 3 Series starts at ₹ 47.9 Lakh. The base Diesel version of the BMW 3 Series costs ₹ 41.4 Lakh, whereas the BMW 3 Series Diesel top-end costs ₹ 46.9 Lakh. On the other hand, the price of the base Petrol version of the BMW M3 starts at ₹ 1.3 Crore.

Compare Mileage

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW 3 Series base Petrol engine returns 16 kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 20 kmpl. The BMW M3 base Petrol returns 11 kmpl.

Compare Engine

In the powertrain department, the BMW 3 Series gets 255 bhp Petrol engine and 188 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the BMW M3 comes in 431 bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine Type

TwinPower Turbo Inline 4-cylinder Diesel Engine

M TwinPower Turbo Inline 6-cylinder Engine

Displacement (CC)

1995 CC

2979 CC

No Of Cylinder

Power

188 bhp@4000 rpm

431 bhp@5500-7300 rpm

Torque

400 Nm@1750-2500 rpm

550 Nm@1850-5500 rpm

Drive Train

RWD

Dimensions

Length

4633 mm

4671 mm

Width

1811 mm

2037 mm

Height

1429 mm

1430 mm

Wheelbase

2810 mm

2812 mm

Ground Clearance

157 mm

121 mm

Boot Space

480 L

Kerb Weight

1525 Kg

1635 Kg

Gross Weight

2055 Kg

2100 Kg

Front Track

1544 mm

1579 mm

Rear Track

1583 mm

1603 mm

Minimum Turning Radius

5.50 m

5.90 m

No. Of Doors

Seating Capacity

Transmission

No. of gears

Automatic

Clutch Type

N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Type

Tubeless Radial

Tubeless, Radial

Front Tyre Size

225/50 R17

255/35 R19

Rear Tyre Size

225/50 R17

275/35 R19

Braking System

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension

Double Joint Spring-strut Axle

Adaptive M Suspension

Rear Suspension

Five-Arm

Adaptive M Suspension

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City

N/A

7.32 Kmpl

Mileage Highway

N/A

Mileage

19.62 Kmpl

10.75 Kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

40.0

57.0

Steering

Power Steering

Steering Type

Electric Power Steering

Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph

6.8 seconds

4.1 seconds

Max Speed

235

250

Safety & Security

Airbags

Passenger Airbags

Side Airbags

ABS

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution

Brake Assist

Hill Assist

Electronic Stability Program

Tractional Control

Engine Immobilizer

Central Locking

Child Safety Lock

Power Door Lock

Automatic Headlamps

Cornering Lights

Turn Indicators On ORVM

Rear Wiper

Rain Sensing Wipers

Headlight Washers

Headlamp Beam Adjuster

Cornering Brake Control (CBC)

Crash Sensor

Lateral Parking

Remote Control Parking

Tyre Pressure Indicator

Warning triangle with first-aid kit

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner

2-Zone Climate Control

Heater

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Steering Mounted Audio

Paddle Shift

Cruise Control

Power Outlets 12V

Rear Parking Sensor

Rear Parking Camera

Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror

Push Start Stop Button

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Lumbar Support

Front Armrest

Rear Armrest

Upholstery

Veneto Beige

Leather Merino

Front Cup Holders

Keyless Entry

Climate Control

Heat Protection Glazing

ISOFIX

Launch Control Function

Lights

Light Type

LED

Adaptive LED

Front Fog Lamps

Rear Fog Lamps

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty

Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator

Seat Belt Warning

Low Fuel Warning

Door Ajar Warning

GPS Navigation

Entertainment

Music System

CD/DVD Player

Speakers

Internal Memory

Radio

USB Support

Bluetooth Support

Reviews

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