BMW 3 Series vs Land Rover Discovery Sport
Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Land Rover Discovery Sport? 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 72.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and Land Rover Discovery Sport price starts Rs 67.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Dynamic SE (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Discovery Sport has 1999 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 Discovery Sport has a mileage of 6.9 kmpl (Petrol top model).
3 Series Vs Discovery Sport
| Key Highlights | BMW 3 Series | Land Rover Discovery Sport |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.84,02,243* | Rs.78,27,961* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 2998 | 1997 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
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BMW 3 Series vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison
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Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.84,02,243* | Rs.78,27,961* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.1,59,932/month | Rs.1,48,992/month |
| Insurance | Rs.3,10,343 3 Series Insurance | Rs.2,91,061 Discovery Sport Insurance |
| User Rating | Based on 63 Reviews | Based on 61 Reviews |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | B58 Turbocharged I6 | petrol Engine |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 2998 | 1997 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 6 6 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm | 245.40bhp@5500rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 13.02 | 6.9 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 59 | 70 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations.✕ | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | M Sport Suspension | - |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | M Sport Suspension | - |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | - | Power |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | - | Tilt Steering |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 4709 | 4600 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1827 | 2173 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1442 | 1724 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | - | 212 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Power Boot An automated system that opens and closes the car's boot lid or trunk with the press of a button or remote control. Makes accessing the boot easier.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | 3 Zone | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕ | - | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Tripmeter Measures the distance a vehicle has travelled for a particular trip. A multi-tripmeter can keep track of multiple distances. For example kilometres since the last fuel up and kilometres travelled since the last service. The different tripmeters can be reset by the user as and when needed.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Seats | Yes | No |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Tanzanite Blue Metallic Dravit Grey Metallic 3 Series Colors | Santorini Black Metallic Fuji White Solid/Black Roof Eiger Grey Metallic/Black Roof Firenze Red Metallic/Black Roof Varesine Blue Metallic Discovery Sport Colors |
| Body Type | Sedan All Sedan Cars | SUV All SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System Remote Control A remote to control the car's audio system without reaching for the dashboard. Makes controlling the audio system easy from all seats inside the car.✕ | Yes | - |
| MirrorLink Connects a smartphone's display to the car's infotainment system allowing the use of phone apps, such as music and navigation.✕ | - | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes |
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Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series and Land Rover Discovery Sport?
A ) BMW 3 Series price starts at ₹ 72.90 Lakh & Land Rover Discovery Sport price starts at ₹ 67.90 Lakh in New Delhi. Land Rover Discovery Sport is cheaper between these two cars.
Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW 3 Series and Land Rover Discovery Sport?
A ) The mileage of 3 Series is 13.02 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Discovery Sport is 6.9 kmpl in New Delhi. BMW 3 Series gives better mileage than Land Rover Discovery Sport.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi