BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs BMW X3

Should you buy BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase or BMW X3? 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 Long Wheelbase price starts at Rs 62.60 Lakh ex-showroom for 330Li M Sport (Petrol) and BMW X3 price starts Rs 75.80 Lakh ex-showroom for xDrive 20 M Sport (Petrol). 3 Series Long Wheelbase has 1198 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while X3 has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series Long Wheelbase has a mileage of 15.39 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the X3 has a mileage of 17.86 kmpl (Petrol top model).

3 Series Long Wheelbase Vs X3

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase	BMW X3
On Road Price	Rs.71,91,738^*	Rs.87,35,326^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1198	1998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
Rs62.60 Lakh^*
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BMW X3
Rs75.80 Lakh^*
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BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
330Li M Sport
62.60 Lakh^*
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BMW X3
xDrive 20 M Sport
75.80 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	330Li M Sport	xDrive 20 M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.71,91,738^*	Rs.87,35,326^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,36,890/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,66,257/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,43,138	Rs.3,21,526
User Rating	4.2 Based on 63 Reviews	4.1 Based on 3 Reviews

Basic Information

330Li M Sport

xDrive 20 M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.71,91,738^*

Rs.87,35,326^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,36,890/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,66,257/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,43,138

Rs.3,21,526

User Rating

4.2

Based on 63 Reviews

4.1

Based on 3 Reviews

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo	2-litre turbo-petrol
Displacement (cc)	1198	1998
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	254.79bhp@5000rpm	187bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1550-4400rpm	310Nm@1500-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed AT	8-Speed
Drive Type	RWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

TwinPower Turbo

2-litre turbo-petrol

Displacement (cc)

1198

1998

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

254.79bhp@5000rpm

187bhp@5000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	15.39	13.38
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	250	-

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

15.39

13.38

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Top Speed (kmph)

250

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	No	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	No	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	6.2 s	7.8 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	35.25	-
Tyre Size	F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18	245/50 R19
Tyre Type	Radial tubeless	-
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	4.57	-
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	22.85	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	225/45 R18	19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	225/45 R18	19
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4823	-
Width (mm)	1827	-
Height (mm)	1441	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1645	-
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	3 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	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	No
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	No	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	3	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	No	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	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

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	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	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.28	12.3
Upholstery	Leather	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Carbon BlackMineral WhitePortimao BlueSkyscraper Metallic3 Series Long Wheelbase Colours	Brooklyn Grey MetallicAlpine WhiteIndividual Tanzanite BlueCreamy WhiteBlack Sapphire MetallicX3 Colours
Body Type	CoupeAll Coupe Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	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	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	No	-
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	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Automatic	Hands-Free
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered
Tyre Size	F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18	245/50 R19
Tyre Type	Radial tubeless	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Carbon BlackMineral WhitePortimao BlueSkyscraper Metallic3 Series Long Wheelbase Colours

Brooklyn Grey MetallicAlpine WhiteIndividual Tanzanite BlueCreamy WhiteBlack Sapphire MetallicX3 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	-
No. of Airbags	8	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	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	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver	Driver's Window
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	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	No	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	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	-
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	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	Yes	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
SOS Button	Yes	Yes
RSA	Yes	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Tow Away Alert	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	Yes
Valet Mode	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.88	14.9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	16	15
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	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	MyBMW	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
- 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 X3
- New refreshed looks but still as good looking as ever
- Interiors have received a complete refresh and look very premium and youthful
- Large 14-inch touch screen, 15-speaker sound, and three zone climate control are some of the highlights
- Multiple airbags, ADAS and 360 degree camera are part of a strong safety suite
- Diesel and petrol engine options too

BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
- 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 X3
- Youthful interiors may not appeal to the old school enthusiast

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase and BMW X3?

A ) BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase price starts at ₹ 62.60 Lakh & BMW X3 price starts at ₹ 75.80 Lakh in New Delhi. BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase and BMW X3?

A ) The mileage of 3 Series Long Wheelbase is 15.39 kmpl & the mileage of X3 is 13.38 kmpl. BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase gives better mileage than BMW X3.

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