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    BMW 3 Series vs BMW X1

    Should you buy BMW 3 Series or BMW X1? 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 X1 price starts Rs 50.80 Lakh ex-showroom for sDrive18i M Sport (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while X1 has 1995 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the X1 has a mileage of 20.37 kmpl (Petrol top model).

    3 Series Vs X1

    Key HighlightsBMW 3 SeriesBMW X1
    On Road PriceRs.86,31,955*Rs.58,38,511*
    Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
    Engine(cc)29981499
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    BMW 3 Series vs BMW X1 comparison

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          BMW 3 Series
          BMW 3 Series
            Rs74.90 Lakh*
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                BMW X1
                BMW X1
                  Rs50.80 Lakh*
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                • M340i xDrive
                  rs74.90 Lakh*
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                • sDrive18i M Sport
                  rs50.80 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
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                Rs.86,31,955*
                Rs.58,38,511*
                Finance Available (EMI)
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                Rs.1,64,304/month
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                Rs.1,11,126/month
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                Insurance
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                Rs.3,18,055
                Rs.1,99,711
                User Rating
                4.3
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                4.4
                Based on 120 Reviews
                Brochure
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                B58 Turbocharged I6
                B38 turbo I3
                Displacement (cc)
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                2998
                1499
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
                134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                500Nm@1900-5000rpm
                230Nm@1500–4000rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Turbo Charger
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                Twin
                Twin
                Transmission Type
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                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                8-Speed Steptronic
                7-Speed Steptronic
                Drive Type
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                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
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                Petrol
                Petrol
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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                13.02
                20.37
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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                59
                51
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Top Speed (kmph)
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                253
                219
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
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                Multi-link suspension
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                Rear Suspension
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                Multi-link suspension
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                Front Brake Type
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                ventilated Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Ventilated Disc
                Disc
                Top Speed (Kmph)
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                253
                219
                0-100kmph (Seconds)
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                4.4 s
                9.2
                Tyre Size
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                F225/40R19, R255/35R19
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                Tyre Type
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                Run flat Radial
                Tubeless
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                4709
                4429
                Width (mm)
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                1827
                1827
                Height (mm)
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                1442
                1598
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2651
                2755
                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                1745
                1535
                Seating Capacity
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                5
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                480
                500
                No. of Doors
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                4
                4
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Power Boot
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                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
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                3 Zone
                2 Zone
                Remote Trunk Opener
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                Yes
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                Low Fuel Warning Light
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                Yes
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                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Trunk Light
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                YesYes
                Vanity Mirror
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                YesYes
                Rear Reading Lamp
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                Yes
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                Rear Seat Headrest
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Headrest
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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                YesYes
                Rear AC Vents
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                YesYes
                Lumbar Support
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                YesYes
                Active Noise Cancellation
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                Yes
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                YesYes
                Cruise Control
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                YesYes
                Parking Sensors
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Navigation System
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                YesYes
                Foldable Rear Seat
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                40:20:40 Split
                40:20:40 Split
                Smart Access Card Entry
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                Yes
                Engine Start Stop Button
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                YesYes
                Cooled Glovebox
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                YesYes
                Bottle Holder
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                Front Door
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                Voice Commands
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                YesYes
                Paddle Shifters
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                YesYes
                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Steering Mounted Tripmeter
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                Yes
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                Central Console Armrest
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                Yes
                With Storage
                Tailgate Ajar Warning
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                YesYes
                Hands-Free Tailgate
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                Yes
                Gear Shift Indicator
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                NoYes
                Rear Curtain
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                No
                -
                Luggage Hook And Net
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                NoYes
                Additional Features
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                Park Distance Control , BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement , Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster , Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recoended gear in manual mode)
                Memory Function Seats
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                Driver's Seat Only
                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                Driver's Window
                Drive Modes
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                4
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                Air Conditioner
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                YesYes
                Heater
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
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                YesYes
                KeyLess Entry
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                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
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                Front
                Automatic Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Interior
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                Front Air VentsBMW 3 Series Front Air VentsBMW X1 Front Air Vents
                Steering WheelBMW 3 Series Steering WheelBMW X1 Steering Wheel
                DashBoardBMW 3 Series DashBoardBMW X1 DashBoard
                Tachometer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Multi Tripmeter
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                YesYes
                Leather Seats
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                Yes
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                Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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                YesYes
                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Digital Clock
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                YesYes
                Outside Temperature Display
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                YesYes
                Digital Odometer
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                YesYes
                Driving Experience Control Eco
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                YesYes
                Dual Tone Dashboard
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                Yes
                Additional Features
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                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
                Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional),Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting function
                Exterior
                Available Colours
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                Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series ColoursStorm Bay MetallicAlpine WhiteSpace Silver MetallicPortimao BlueBlack Sapphire MetallicX1 Colours
                Body Type
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                Adjustable Headlamps
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                Yes
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                Fog Lights Front
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                Yes
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                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Defogger
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                YesYes
                Alloy Wheels
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                YesYes
                Rear Spoiler
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                YesYes
                Sun Roof
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                YesYes
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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                YesYes
                Integrated Antenna
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                Yes
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                Chrome Grille
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                YesYes
                Chrome Garnish
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                YesYes
                Projector Headlamps
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                Yes
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                Cornering Headlamps
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                Yes
                Cornering Foglamps
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                Yes
                Roof Rails
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                YesYes
                Heated Wing Mirror
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                Yes
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                LED DRLs
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                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
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                YesYes
                LED Taillights
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                YesYes
                LED Fog Lamps
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                Yes
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                Additional Features
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                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
                18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke ,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
                Automatic Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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                -
                Powered & Folding
                Tyre Size
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                F225/40R19, R255/35R19
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                Tyre Type
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                Run flat Radial
                Tubeless
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake Assist
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                YesYes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                Yes
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                Anti Theft Alarm
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                YesYes
                No. of Airbags
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                6
                10
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side Airbag Rear
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                NoYes
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
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                Yes
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                Seat Belt Warning
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                YesYes
                Door Ajar Warning
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                YesYes
                Traction Control
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                YesYes
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                Yes
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                Engine Immobilizer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                YesYes
                Anti Theft Device
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                Yes
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                Speed Alert
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                YesYes
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                YesYes
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                YesYes
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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                Yes
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                Sos Emergency Assistance
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                YesYes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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                YesYes
                Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)
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                5
                5
                ADAS
                Adaptive Cruise Control
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                Yes
                Adaptive High Beam Assist
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                Yes
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Audio System Remote Control
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                Yes
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                Integrated 2DIN Audio
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                YesYes
                Wireless Phone Charging
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                YesYes
                USB And Auxiliary Input
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                YesYes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Compass
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                14.9
                10.7
                Connectivity
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                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
                Android Auto
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                YesYes
                Apple Car Play
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                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
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                16
                12
                Additional Features
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                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
                BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes)
                Usb Ports
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                YesYes
                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

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                Questions & answers

                Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series and BMW X1?
                A ) BMW 3 Series price starts at ₹ 74.90 Lakh & BMW X1 price starts at ₹ 50.80 Lakh in New Delhi. BMW X1 is cheaper between these two cars.
                Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW 3 Series and BMW X1?
                A ) The mileage of 3 Series is 13.02 kmpl & the mileage of X1 is 20.37 kmpl. BMW X1 gives better mileage than BMW 3 Series.
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