BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Lexus ES vs Audi Q3

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine, Lexus ES and Audi Q3. The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh, Lexus ES price is Rs. 64.00 Lakh and Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Lexus ES is available in 2487 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Audi Q3 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 3 Series Gran Limousine provides the mileage of 15.39 kmpl, ES provides the mileage of 22.5 kmpl and Q3 provides the mileage of 14.93 kmpl.

3 Series Gran Limousine vs ES vs Q3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series Gran Limousine	ES	Q3
Price	Rs. 60.60 Lakh	Rs. 64.00 Lakh	Rs. 44.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	2487 cc	1984 cc
Power	255 bhp	176 bhp	192 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (e-CVT)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Rs. 60.60 Lakh

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Lexus ES

300h Exquisite

Rs. 64.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Rs. 44.25 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Lexus ES

300h Exquisite

Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250		222
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.2		7.3
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)			7.89
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)			14.22
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4	2.5L A25A-FXS I4	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	176 bhp @ 5700-5200 rpm	192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	221 Nm @ 3600-5200 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm
Electric Motor Assist		215 bhp
Max Motor Performance		118 bhp @ 88 rpm, 202 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.39View Mileage Details	22.5View Mileage Details	14.93View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	908	1129	896
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (e-CVT) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged		Turbocharged
Battery		1.6 kWh, Nickel Metal Hydride, 244.8 Volt, 46.5 kg Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
Electric Motor		1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	MacPherson Strut	McPherson Struts
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	Double-wishbone	4-Link Axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.9	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Space Saver
Front Tyres	225 / 45 R18	235 / 45 R18	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 40 R18	235 / 45 R18	235 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain)	10 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2	1

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		All
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Fine-wood trim ash Grey-Brown	Topas Brown / Dark Brown, Rich Cream / Dark Brown	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Audio controls & Cup holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic		Aluminium
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED,LED	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Analogue	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	12.3	18
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	10	10
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Carbon Black Metallic	Graphite Black Glass Flake	Mythos Black Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic	Deep Blue Mica	Navarra Blue Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Sonic Chrome	Nano Grey Metallic
Mineral White Metallic	Sonic Titanium	Pulse Orange
	Sonic Iridium	Glacier White Metallic
	Sonic Quartz	Glacier White Metallic

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3 Series Gran Limousine vs ES vs Q3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine, Lexus ES and Audi Q3?

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh, Lexus ES price is Rs. 64.00 Lakh and Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh. Hence Audi Q3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between 3 Series Gran Limousine, ES and Q3 is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 330Li M Sport variant, mileage of 3 Series Gran Limousine is 15.39kmpl, for the 300h Exquisite variant, mileage of ES is 22.5kmpl and for the 40 TFSI Premium variant, mileage of Q3 is 14.93kmpl. Thus making ES the most fuel efficient as compared to 3 Series Gran Limousine and Q3

Q: How is the performance of 3 Series Gran Limousine compared to ES and Q3?

For the 330Li M Sport variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series Gran Limousine produces 255 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm of torque. For the 300h Exquisite variant, 2487 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of ES produces 176 bhp @ 5700-5200 rpm of power and 221 Nm @ 3600-5200 rpm of torque. For the 40 TFSI Premium variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q3 produces 192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare 3 Series Gran Limousine, ES and Q3, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare 3 Series Gran Limousine, ES and Q3 comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Lexus ES vs Audi Q3

Length (mm)	4823	4975	4482
Width (mm)	2068	1865	1849
Height (mm)	1441	1445	1607
Wheelbase (mm)	2961	2870	2680
Ground Clearance (mm)		150
Kerb Weight (kg)		1680	1700

Doors (Doors)	4	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		454	355
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	50	62.4

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive			Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Battery Warranty (In Years)	Not Applicable	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	160000	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	100000	50000