BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs BMW iX1

Should you buy BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine or BMW iX1? 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 Gran Limousine price starts at Rs 60.60 Lakh ex-showroom for 330Li M Sport (Petrol) and BMW iX1 price starts Rs 49 Lakh ex-showroom for LWB (Electric).

3 Series Gran Limousine Vs iX1

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine	BMW iX1
On Road Price	Rs.76,57,378^*	Rs.51,35,150^*
Range (km)	-	531
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	64.8
Charging Time	-	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
Rs65 Lakh^*
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BMW iX1
Rs49 Lakh^*
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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
320Ld M Sport Pro
65 Lakh^*
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BMW iX1
LWB
49 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	320Ld M Sport Pro	LWB
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.76,57,378^*	Rs.51,35,150^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,45,744/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.97,732/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,79,878	Rs.1,86,150
User Rating	4.2 Based on 62 Reviews	4.4 Based on 16 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹ 1.22/km

Basic Information

320Ld M Sport Pro

LWB

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.76,57,378^*

Rs.51,35,150^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,45,744/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.97,732/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,79,878

Rs.1,86,150

User Rating

4.2

Based on 62 Reviews

4.4

Based on 16 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 1.22/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1995	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	64.8
Motor Type	Not applicable	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@4000rpm	201bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1750-2500rpm	250Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	531 km
Battery Warranty	Not applicable	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium lon
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	6:45Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not applicable	4
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed AT	Single Speed
Drive Type	RWD	FWD
Charging Options	Not applicable	11kW AC & 130kW DC
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

TwinPower Turbo

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1995

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.61	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	235	175

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Electric

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

19.61

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

235

175

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	No	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	No	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	-	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	235	175
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.6 s	8.6 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	35.25	-
Tyre Size	F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	4.57	-
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	22.85	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	225/45 R18	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	225/45 R18	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & telescopic

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4823	4616
Width (mm)	1827	1845
Height (mm)	1441	1612
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2800
Kerb Weight (kg)	1640	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	480	-
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Optional	Adjustable
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
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	Yes
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	No	-
Additional Features	-	10 way electrically adjustable Driver Seat \| 6 way electrically adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Drive Modes	3	-
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	No	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	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	Widescreen Curved Display \| Chrome Inner Door Handles \| Door Pockets Front & Rear \| M Sport Interior
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.28	10.25
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Carbon BlackMineral WhitePortimao BlueSkyscraper Metallic3 Series Gran Limousine Colours	Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicCarbon Black MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSparkling Copper Grey MetalliciX1 Colours
Body Type	CoupeAll Coupe Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Headlamps	No	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	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	Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers \| Large Panoramic Glass Roof
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Convertible Top	-	No
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Automatic	Powered
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Carbon BlackMineral WhitePortimao BlueSkyscraper Metallic3 Series Gran Limousine Colours

Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicCarbon Black MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSparkling Copper Grey MetalliciX1 Colours

Body Type

CoupeAll Coupe Cars

SUVAll SUV 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	8	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
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	No
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	No	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	No	Yes
Curtain Airbag	No	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	No	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	No	-
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Speed Assist System

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
Crash Notification	-	Yes
SOS Button	Yes	Yes
RSA	Yes	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Tow Away Alert	Yes	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	Yes	Yes
Valet Mode	Yes	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes
Remote Boot Open	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Engine Start Alarm

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.88	10.7
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	16	12
Additional Features	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	Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto \| Harmon Kardon Sound System
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	MyBMW	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
- Looks sporty for a long-wheelbase, comfort-oriented sedan.
- New i-Drive 8 infotainment system is crisp and easy to use.
- 2-litre diesel engine offers good poke for both sedate and spirited driving.
- Has a good balance between ride and handling.
BMW iX1
- Great rear seat legroom, easily the best in class
- Exceptional interior material quality and finish
- Real-world range of around 400 km is more than enough
- Comfortable and plush ride quality

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
- Missing essentials such as ADAS, 360-degree camera, sun blinds and ventilated front seats.
- The displays in the cabin get warm over prolonged usage.
- Low stance results in difficult ingress and egress for elderly occupants.
- Small boot due to the space-saver eating up space.
BMW iX1
- Less features for the price, doesn’t get ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, and adaptive cruise control
- Lack of physical buttons for AC and regenerative braking

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and BMW iX1?

A ) BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price starts at ₹ 60.60 Lakh & BMW iX1 price starts at ₹ 49 Lakh in New Delhi. BMW iX1 is cheaper between these two cars.

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