BMW 3 Series vs Land Rover Discovery

Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Land Rover Discovery? 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 Land Rover Discovery price starts Rs 97 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0 S (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Discovery has 2998 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 Discovery has a mileage of 13.2 kmpl (Petrol top model).

3 Series Vs Discovery

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series	Land Rover Discovery
On Road Price	Rs.86,31,955^*	Rs.1,64,42,179^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2998	2998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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BMW 3 Series
Rs74.90 Lakh^*
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Land Rover Discovery
Rs1.43 Cr^*
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BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive
74.90 Lakh^*
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Land Rover Discovery
3.0 l Metropolitan Edition
1.43 Cr^*
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Basic Information	M340i xDrive	3.0 l Metropolitan Edition
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.86,31,955^*	Rs.1,64,42,179^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,64,304/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.3,12,963/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,18,055	Rs.5,80,279
User Rating	4.3 Based on 80 Reviews	4.1 Based on 44 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

M340i xDrive

3.0 l Metropolitan Edition

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.86,31,955^*

Rs.1,64,42,179^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,64,304/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.3,12,963/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,18,055

Rs.5,80,279

User Rating

4.3

Based on 80 Reviews

4.1

Based on 44 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	3.0 L 6-cylinder
Displacement (cc)	2998	2998
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm	296.36bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	400Nm@1500-2500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed Steptronic	8-speed
Drive Type	4WD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

3.0 L 6-cylinder

Displacement (cc)

2998

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

296.36bhp@4000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	12.37
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.02	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI
Top Speed (kmph)	253	209
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	253	209
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.4 s	-
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	-
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Air suspension

Front Brake Type

ventilated Disc

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4709	4949
Width (mm)	1827	2073
Height (mm)	1442	1869
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2670
Front Tread (mm)	-	1538
Kerb Weight (kg)	1745	2183
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	480	123
No. of Doors	4	-
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	-
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	-
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	-
Navigation System	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front Door	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Rear Curtain	No	No
Luggage Hook And Net	No	No
Drive Modes	4	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	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	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours	Lantau BronzeSilicon SilverPortofino BlueCarpathian GreyEiger GreyYulong WhiteByron BlueSantorini BlackFuji WhiteCharente Grey+6 MoreDiscovery Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	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	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	-
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours

Lantau BronzeSilicon SilverPortofino BlueCarpathian GreyEiger Grey+6 MoreDiscovery Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	-
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	-
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	14.9	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	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	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series and Land Rover Discovery?

A ) BMW 3 Series price starts at ₹ 74.90 Lakh & Land Rover Discovery price starts at ₹ 97 Lakh in New Delhi. BMW 3 Series is cheaper between these two cars.

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*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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