BMW 3 Series vs BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase

Should you buy BMW 3 Series or BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase? 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 BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase price starts Rs 62.60 Lakh ex-showroom for 330Li M Sport (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while 3 Series Long Wheelbase has 1198 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 3 Series Long Wheelbase has a mileage of 15.39 kmpl (Petrol top model).

3 Series Vs 3 Series Long Wheelbase

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series	BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
On Road Price	Rs.86,31,955^*	Rs.71,91,738^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2998	1198
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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BMW 3 Series
Rs74.90 Lakh^*
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BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
Rs62.60 Lakh^*
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Brand / Model
Variant

BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive
74.90 Lakh^*
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BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
330Li M Sport
62.60 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	M340i xDrive	330Li M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.86,31,955^*	Rs.71,91,738^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,64,304/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,36,890/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,18,055	Rs.2,43,138
User Rating	4.3 Based on 83 Reviews	4.2 Based on 63 Reviews
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Basic Information

M340i xDrive

330Li M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.86,31,955^*

Rs.71,91,738^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,64,304/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,36,890/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,18,055

Rs.2,43,138

User Rating

4.3

Based on 83 Reviews

4.2

Based on 63 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	TwinPower Turbo
Displacement (cc)	2998	1198
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm	254.79bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	400Nm@1550-4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed Steptronic	8-Speed AT
Drive Type	4WD	RWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

TwinPower Turbo

Displacement (cc)

2998

1198

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

254.79bhp@5000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.02	15.39
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	253	250
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

13.02

15.39

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	No
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	No
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & telescopic
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	253	250
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.4 s	6.2 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	-	35.25
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Radial tubeless
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	-	4.57
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	-	22.85
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	225/45 R18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	225/45 R18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4709	4823
Width (mm)	1827	1827
Height (mm)	1442	1441
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2651
Kerb Weight (kg)	1745	1645
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	480	480
No. of Doors	4	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Optional
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Rear Curtain	No	No
Luggage Hook And Net	No	No
Lane Change Indicator	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
Drive Modes	4	3
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	No
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
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Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Additional Features	BMW 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	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
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	12.28
Upholstery	-	Leather
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Interior

Photo Comparison

Front Air Vents

Steering Wheel

DashBoard

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours	Carbon BlackMineral WhitePortimao BlueSkyscraper Metallic3 Series Long Wheelbase Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	CoupeAll Coupe Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	Yes	-
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Front 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	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
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Automatic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Radial tubeless
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Exterior

Available Colours

Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours

Carbon BlackMineral WhitePortimao BlueSkyscraper Metallic3 Series Long Wheelbase Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

CoupeAll Coupe Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	No
Curtain Airbag	-	No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	No
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	No

ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Driver Attention Warning

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Digital Car Key

E-Call & I-Call

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	14.88
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	16	16
Additional Features	Wireless 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	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
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	MyBMW
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Rs.74.90 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series and BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase?

A ) BMW 3 Series price starts at ₹ 74.90 Lakh & BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase price starts at ₹ 62.60 Lakh in New Delhi. BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase is cheaper between these two cars.

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

A ) The mileage of 3 Series is 13.02 kmpl & the mileage of 3 Series Long Wheelbase is 15.39 kmpl. BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase gives better mileage than BMW 3 Series.

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