BMW iX1 vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Audi A6

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW iX1, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and Audi A6. The BMW iX1 price is Rs. 66.90 Lakh, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh and Audi A6 price is Rs. 64.39 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi A6 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 3 Series Gran Limousine provides the mileage of 15.39 kmpl and A6 provides the mileage of 14 kmpl.

iX1 vs 3 Series Gran Limousine vs A6 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	iX1	3 Series Gran Limousine	A6
Price	Rs. 66.90 Lakh	Rs. 60.60 Lakh	Rs. 64.39 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	1998 cc	1984 cc
Power	-	255 bhp	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW iX1

xDrive30 M Sport

Rs. 66.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Rs. 60.60 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 64.39 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW iX1

xDrive30 M Sport

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		250	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.6	6.2	6.7
Engine		1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Electric	B48 Turbocharged I4	2.0L I4 TFSI
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	494 Nm	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Max Motor Performance	308 bhp, 494 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		15.39View Mileage Details	14View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	417	908	1022
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Battery	66.4 kWh, Lithium Ion, 66.4 kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Regenerative Braking	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double wishbone	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	R18	225 / 45 R18	225 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	R18	255 / 40 R18	225 / 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
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front 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

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

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

Telematics

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)	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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	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 (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	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (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
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours		Fine-wood trim ash Grey-Brown	Mother-of-Pearl Beige / Black, Okapi Brown / Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	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	Plastic
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 Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind			Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count			30
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 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	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
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	Not Applicable		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer		Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.7	12.3	10.1
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	12	16	6+
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

Black Sapphire Metallic	Carbon Black Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
Storm Bay Metallic	Portimao Blue Metallic	Firmament Blue Metallic
Space Silver Metallic	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Manhattan Grey Metallic
	Mineral White Metallic	Madeira Brown Metallic
	Mineral White Metallic	Glacier White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

5 Ratings

4.8/5

9 Ratings

4.7/5

55 Ratings

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

Audi A6 review

Best to drive ,when you drive this car people look around back the car is an beautiful machine but maintenance cost is vary high, because of this people are not interested in this the company have to decrease the maintenance cost

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iX1 vs 3 Series Gran Limousine vs A6 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW iX1, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and Audi A6?

BMW iX1 price is Rs. 66.90 Lakh, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh and Audi A6 price is Rs. 64.39 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare iX1, 3 Series Gran Limousine and A6, 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 iX1, 3 Series Gran Limousine and A6 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 iX1 vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Audi A6

Length (mm)	4500	4823	4939
Width (mm)	1845	2068	1886
Height (mm)	1612	1441	1470
Wheelbase (mm)	2692	2961	2924

Doors (Doors)	5	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	490
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		59	73

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener
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 & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage

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

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8	Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)		3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	40000	Unlimited