BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Lexus NX vs BMW X3

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine, Lexus NX and BMW X3. The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh, Lexus NX price is Rs. 68.02 Lakh and BMW X3 price is Rs. 68.50 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Lexus NX is available in 2487 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and BMW X3 is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. 3 Series Gran Limousine provides the mileage of 15.39 kmpl, NX provides the mileage of 17.8 kmpl and X3 provides the mileage of 16.55 kmpl.

3 Series Gran Limousine vs NX vs X3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series Gran Limousine	NX	X3
Price	Rs. 60.60 Lakh	Rs. 68.02 Lakh	Rs. 68.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	2487 cc	1995 cc
Power	255 bhp	188 bhp	188 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (e-CVT)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Diesel

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Rs. 60.60 Lakh

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Lexus NX

350h Exquisite

Rs. 68.02 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

Rs. 68.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Lexus NX

350h Exquisite

BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.2	7.7	7.9
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4	2.5L 2AR-FXE I4	B47 Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	188 bhp @ 6000-4500 rpm	188 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	239 Nm @ 4300-4500 rpm	400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Electric Motor Assist		180 bhp 270 Nm
Max Motor Performance		240 bhp
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.39View Mileage Details	17.8View Mileage Details	16.55View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	908	997	1125
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (e-CVT) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged		Turbocharged
Battery		1.6 kWh, Lithium Ion, 259 Volt,Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
Electric Motor		2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

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	Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	Double Wishbone	Five-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	5.8	6
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 / 50 R20	245 / 50 R19
Rear Tyres	255 / 40 R18	235 / 50 R20	245 / 50 R19

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
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front 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

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

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three 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	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, 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 - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	1	2

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)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 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)	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 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)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Fine-wood trim ash Grey-Brown	Hazel, Dark Rose, Black, Solis White,	Black, Canberra Beige / Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	60:40 split	40:20:40 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	Metallic
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
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds			Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count			6
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on front	LED on front
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	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	Electronic 2 Trips
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
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3		12.3
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Carbon Black Metallic	Black	Black Sapphire
Portimao Blue Metallic	Graphite Black Glass Flake	Phytonic Blue
Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Celestial Blue Glass Flake	Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
Mineral White Metallic	Sonic Chrome	Mineral White
	Sonic Titanium
	Blazing Carnelian Contrast Layering
	Sonic Quartz
	Madder Red

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

10 Ratings

4.4/5

5 Ratings

4.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.8Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.8Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

BMW is a Class apart, Just go for it

The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is a luxurious and powerful sedan that offers an impressive driving experience. Here is a brief review of this car, covering all aspects Buying experience: Buying a BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is a seamless experience with BMW's efficient sales and after-sales service. The BMW Brand is Known for its quality and the dealership experience reflects that. Driving Experience: The BMW 3 Series Gran limousine provides a smooth and refined driving experience with its powerful engine and advanced suspension system. It offers precise handling and excellent grip, making it an ideal car for long drives and daily commutes Looks and performance: The BMW 3 Series looks stunning with its signature kidney grille and sharp LED headlights. The cabin is spacious and luxurious, with leather upholstery and advanced technology features. Under the hood, it is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that produces 258 horsepower and 400Nm of torque. Servicing and maintenance: BMW provides excellent after-sales services, with scheduled maintenance plans and warranty programs that cover all aspects of the car Pros and Cons: Pros of the BMW include its luxurious and spacious cabin impressive driving experience, and advanced technology features. The only potential downside is its higher price compared to some competitors

Amazing Luxury Package

The car is very underrated in the era of BMW & Mercs, Overall the package is outstanding, the interiors are class-leading plush leather & top-class fit and finishes, and 8 yr of a comprehensive warranty, and Lexus protection are additional cheery on the cake. The only thing is EMT, not sure how it would pan out over the years. Super excited to own the car & enjoy a trouble-free ownership experience.

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Rs. 69.90 Lakh onwards

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Rs. 68.02 Lakh onwards

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Rs. 68.50 Lakh onwards

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3 Series Gran Limousine vs NX vs X3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine, Lexus NX and BMW X3?

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh, Lexus NX price is Rs. 68.02 Lakh and BMW X3 price is Rs. 68.50 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between 3 Series Gran Limousine, NX and X3 is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 330Li M Sport variant, mileage of 3 Series Gran Limousine is 15.39kmpl, for the 350h Exquisite variant, mileage of NX is 17.8kmpl and for the xDrive20d xLine variant, mileage of X3 is 16.55kmpl. Thus making NX the most fuel efficient as compared to 3 Series Gran Limousine and X3

Q: How is the performance of 3 Series Gran Limousine compared to NX and X3?

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 350h Exquisite variant, 2487 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of NX produces 188 bhp @ 6000-4500 rpm of power and 239 Nm @ 4300-4500 rpm of torque. For the xDrive20d xLine variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of X3 produces 188 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare 3 Series Gran Limousine, NX and X3, 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, NX and X3 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 NX vs BMW X3

Length (mm)	4823	4660	4708
Width (mm)	2068	1865	1891
Height (mm)	1441	1670	1676
Wheelbase (mm)	2961	2690	2864
Ground Clearance (mm)		195
Kerb Weight (kg)		1785

Doors (Doors)	4	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		520
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	55	68

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
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

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

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