BMW 3 Series vs Lexus ES

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series and Lexus ES. The BMW 3 Series price is Rs. 41.40 Lakh and Lexus ES price is Rs. 64.00 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Lexus ES is available in 2487 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). 3 Series provides the mileage of 19.62 kmpl and ES provides the mileage of 22.5 kmpl.

3 Series vs ES Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series	ES
Price	Rs. 41.40 Lakh	Rs. 64.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1995 cc	2487 cc
Power	188 bhp	176 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (e-CVT)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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BMW 3 Series

320d Sport [2019-2020]

Rs. 41.40 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Lexus ES

300h Exquisite

Rs. 64.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW 3 Series

320d Sport [2019-2020]

Lexus ES

300h Exquisite

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine	2.5L A25A-FXS I4
Fuel Type	Diesel	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 4000 rpm	176 bhp @ 5700-5200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1750 rpm	221 Nm @ 3600-5200 rpm
Electric Motor Assist		215 bhp
Max Motor Performance		118 bhp @ 88 rpm, 202 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.62View Mileage Details	22.5View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		1129
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (e-CVT) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 4	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	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	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Dual Link Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Five Arm Multi Link Suspension	Double-wishbone
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 50 R17	235 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	225 / 50 R17	235 / 45 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning		1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating		5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	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
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three 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	Separate Zone, 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 with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment		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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment		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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		All
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Topas Brown / Dark Brown, Rich Cream / Dark Brown
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Audio controls & Cup holder
Folding Rear Seat	Partial
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
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	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind	Manual	Electric

Exterior

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		12.3
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
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Available
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mediterranean Blue Metallic	Graphite Black Glass Flake
	Black Sapphire Metallic	Deep Blue Mica
	Mineral Grey Metallic	Sonic Chrome
	Alpine White	Sonic Titanium
		Sonic Iridium
		Sonic Quartz

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3 Series vs ES Comparison FAQs

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

BMW 3 Series price is Rs. 41.40 Lakh and Lexus ES price is Rs. 64.00 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the 320d Sport [2019-2020] variant, mileage of 3 Series is 19.62kmpl and for the 300h Exquisite variant, mileage of ES is 22.5kmpl. Thus making ES the most fuel efficient as compared to 3 Series

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

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 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.

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BMW 3 Series vs Lexus ES

Length (mm)	4709	4975
Width (mm)	1827	1865
Height (mm)	1442	1445
Wheelbase (mm)	2851	2870
Ground Clearance (mm)		150
Kerb Weight (kg)	1660	1680

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	480	454
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	57	50

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

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Years)		8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		160000
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	100000