BMW 3 Series vs Audi Q3

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series and Audi Q3. The BMW 3 Series price is Rs. 41.40 Lakh and Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Audi Q3 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 3 Series provides the mileage of 19.62 kmpl and Q3 provides the mileage of 14.93 kmpl.

3 Series vs Q3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series	Q3
Price	Rs. 41.40 Lakh	Rs. 44.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1995 cc	1984 cc
Power	188 bhp	192 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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BMW 3 Series

320d Sport [2019-2020]

Rs. 41.40 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Rs. 44.25 Lakh

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BMW 3 Series

320d Sport [2019-2020]

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)		222
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		7.3
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		7.89
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		14.22
Engine	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 4000 rpm	192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1750 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.62View Mileage Details	14.93View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		896
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 4	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Dual Link Strut	McPherson Struts
Rear Suspension	Five Arm Multi Link Suspension	4-Link Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver
Front Tyres	225 / 50 R17	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	225 / 50 R17	235 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

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

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment		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, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Digital
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		18
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	10
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Applicable
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mediterranean Blue Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
	Black Sapphire Metallic	Navarra Blue Metallic
	Mineral Grey Metallic	Nano Grey Metallic
	Alpine White	Pulse Orange
	Alpine White	Glacier White Metallic

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3 Series vs Q3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series and Audi Q3?

BMW 3 Series price is Rs. 41.40 Lakh and Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the 320d Sport [2019-2020] variant, mileage of 3 Series is 19.62kmpl and for the 40 TFSI Premium variant, mileage of Q3 is 14.93kmpl. Thus making 3 Series the most fuel efficient as compared to Q3

Q: How is the performance of 3 Series compared to Q3?

For the 320d Sport [2019-2020] variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of 3 Series produces 188 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1750 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.

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BMW 3 Series vs Audi Q3

Length (mm)	4709	4482
Width (mm)	1827	1849
Height (mm)	1442	1607
Wheelbase (mm)	2851	2680
Kerb Weight (kg)	1660	1700

Doors (Doors)	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	480	355
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	57	62.4

Overspeed Warning		1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating		5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	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

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

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

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

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