BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs MINI Countryman vs Audi Q3

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine, MINI Countryman and Audi Q3. The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh, MINI Countryman price is Rs. 47.75 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, MINI Countryman is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: 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, Countryman provides the mileage of 15.3 kmpl and Q3 provides the mileage of 14.93 kmpl.

3 Series Gran Limousine vs Countryman vs Q3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series Gran Limousine	Countryman	Q3
Price	Rs. 60.60 Lakh	Rs. 47.75 Lakh	Rs. 44.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1998 cc	1984 cc
Power	255 bhp	176 bhp	192 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Rs. 60.60 Lakh

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MINI Countryman

Cooper S JCW Inspired

Rs. 47.75 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Rs. 44.25 Lakh

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

MINI Countryman

Cooper S JCW Inspired

Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	225	222
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.2	7.5	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	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4	2.0 Turbocharged	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	176 bhp	192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	280 Nm @ 1350 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.39View Mileage Details	15.3View Mileage Details	14.93View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	908	780	896
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, 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	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	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	McPherson Strut	McPherson Struts
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	Multilink	4-Link Axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.7	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	205 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 40 R18	205 / 55 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)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
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
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual 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		Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	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	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)	4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt 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)	4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt 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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	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
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Fine-wood trim ash Grey-Brown	Carbon Black	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic	Aluminium
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	Driver	All
One Touch Up	All	Driver	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable	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	Painted	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front	Front
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	8.8	18
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	6	10
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System		Optional
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Carbon Black Metallic	Island Blue	Mythos Black Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic	Sage Green Metallic	Navarra Blue Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic	British Racing Green IV Metallic	Nano Grey Metallic
Mineral White Metallic	Chilli Red	Pulse Orange
	Melting Silver III	Glacier White Metallic
	Rooftop Grey Metallic
	Nanuq White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

10 Ratings

4.5/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.0Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.0Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

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3 Series Gran Limousine vs Countryman vs Q3 Comparison FAQs

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

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh, MINI Countryman price is Rs. 47.75 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, Countryman 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 Cooper S JCW Inspired variant, mileage of Countryman is 15.3kmpl and for the 40 TFSI Premium variant, mileage of Q3 is 14.93kmpl. Thus making 3 Series Gran Limousine the most fuel efficient as compared to Countryman and Q3

Q: How is the performance of 3 Series Gran Limousine compared to Countryman 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 Cooper S JCW Inspired variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of Countryman produces 176 bhp of power and 280 Nm @ 1350 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, Countryman 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, Countryman 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 MINI Countryman vs Audi Q3

Length (mm)	4823	4297	4482
Width (mm)	2068	1822	1849
Height (mm)	1441	1557	1607
Wheelbase (mm)	2961	2670	2680
Ground Clearance (mm)		165
Kerb Weight (kg)		1583	1700

Doors (Doors)	4	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		450	355
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	51	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	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 Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited	50000