Lexus ES vs BMW 3 Series

Should you buy Lexus ES or BMW 3 Series? 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. Lexus ES price starts at Rs 64 Lakh ex-showroom for 300h Exquisite (Petrol) and BMW 3 Series price starts Rs 74.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol). ES has 2487 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the ES has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model).

ES Vs 3 Series

Key Highlights	Lexus ES	BMW 3 Series
On Road Price	Rs.80,34,703^*	Rs.86,31,955^*
Mileage (city)	18 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2487	2998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Lexus ES
Rs69.70 Lakh^*
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BMW 3 Series
Rs74.90 Lakh^*
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Lexus ES
300h Luxury
69.70 Lakh^*
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BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive
74.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	300h Luxury	M340i xDrive
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.80,34,703^*	Rs.86,31,955^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,52,942/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,64,304/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,98,003	Rs.3,18,055
User Rating	4.5 Based on 73 Reviews	4.3 Based on 80 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

300h Luxury

M340i xDrive

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.80,34,703^*

Rs.86,31,955^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,52,942/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,64,304/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,98,003

Rs.3,18,055

User Rating

4.5

Based on 73 Reviews

4.3

Based on 80 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2AR-FXE	B58 Turbocharged I6
Displacement (cc)	2487	2998
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	66 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	175.67bhp@5700rpm	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	221Nm@3600-5200rpm	500Nm@1900-5000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	-
Fuel Supply System	VVT-iE	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	Twin
Super Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	E-CVT	8-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type	RWD	4WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2AR-FXE

B58 Turbocharged I6

Displacement (cc)

2487

2998

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

66 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

175.67bhp@5700rpm

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	18	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	22.5	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	13.02
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50	59
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	253
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	Multi-link suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar	-
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.9	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	253
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	4.4 s
Tyre Size	235/45 R18	F225/40R19, R255/35R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Run flat Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	R18	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	R18	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Multi-link suspension

Shock Absorbers Type

gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4975	4709
Width (mm)	1865	1827
Height (mm)	1445	1442
Wheel Base (mm)	3022	2651
Front Tread (mm)	1531	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1745
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	454	480
No. of Doors	4	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	No	40:20:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	-	Yes
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Rear Curtain	Yes	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	No
Battery Saver	No	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	Auto Open and Close Power Back door with Kick Sensor, Moon Roof with Tilt & Slide Function, Driver Seat - 14 Way Adjust (Including Cushion Length Adjust) + Slide memory, Passenger Seat - 12 Way Adjust + Slide memory + Easy Slide Switch (Co-passenger seat adjustment from rear), Power Reclining Rear Seats with Trunk through , Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Electric Tilt + Telescopic adjustment and Memory function , Electric Parking Brake with Brakehold, Auto 3 Zone Air Conditioner with Humidity Sensor, Lexus Climate Concierge, Minus Ion Generator nanoeX, Sunshades for Rear Door and Rear Quarter Window + Power Sunshade for Rear Window, Easy Access Power System - Seat Slide + Tilt and Telescopic Steering,Dynamic Voice Recognition, Profile Function, Active Noise Control	-
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	3	4
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	-	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	No	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	-	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp	-
Additional Features	Semi Aniline Leather Seat Upholstery, Front Seats equipped with Seat Ventilation , EC Inside rear View Mirror (Auto Anti-glare Mirror), LED ambient illumination,	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
Digital Cluster	TFT (Thin Film Transistor) colour Multi-Information Display	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	-
Upholstery	Leather	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colours	Sonic IridiumSonic TitaniumDeep Blue MicaGraphite Black Glass FlakeSonic QuartzSonic Chrome+1 MoreES Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	-
Rear Window Washer	No	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	-
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	No	Yes
Heated Wing Mirror	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	3-Eye Bi-Beam LED,Headlamp Leveling Device(with Dynamic Auto),Front Turn Signal Lamp(Led),UV-Cut Glass ,Outside Rear View Mirror with Auto Retract, Memory, Reverse Linked, Aspherical & Side Turn Indicator ,LED Rear Combination Lamp ,	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	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	shark fin	-
Sunroof	Dual Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Tyre Size	235/45 R18	F225/40R19, R255/35R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Run flat Radial
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Exterior

Available Colours

Sonic IridiumSonic TitaniumDeep Blue MicaGraphite Black Glass FlakeSonic Quartz+1 MoreES Colours

Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan 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	10	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	No	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Driver	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	No	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Remote Boot Open

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	-	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	14.9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	17	16
Additional Features	2 Audio Jack , AUX-in 12 V DC Connector , Electro Multi Vision Touch Display , Multimedia Audio System((Mark Levinson, Mark levinson 17 speakers (front 3 speakers,4 door speakers, 2 front door woofers, 1 rear subwoofers, 1 amplifier))), Smartphone connectivity (Wireless Apple Car Play / Wired Android Auto,	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	Yes
Subwoofer	1	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Rs.64 - 69.70 Lakh^*
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BMW3 Series
Rs.74.90 Lakh^*
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Rs.72.90 Lakh^*
3 Series vs 5 Series
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BMW3 Series
Rs.74.90 Lakh^*
BMW 6 Series
Rs.73.50 - 78.90 Lakh^*
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BMW3 Series
Rs.74.90 Lakh^*
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BMW3 Series
Rs.74.90 Lakh^*
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Rs.74.90 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Lexus ES and BMW 3 Series?

A ) Lexus ES price starts at ₹ 64 Lakh & BMW 3 Series price starts at ₹ 74.90 Lakh in New Delhi. Lexus ES is cheaper between these two cars.

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