BMW X1 vs BMW X3 [2008-2011]

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X1 and BMW X3 [2008-2011]. The BMW X1 price is Rs. 49.90 Lakh and BMW X3 [2008-2011] price is Rs. 41.22 Lakh. The BMW X1 is available in 1499 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW X3 [2008-2011] is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. X1 provides the mileage of 16.35 kmpl and X3 [2008-2011] provides the mileage of 10 kmpl.

X1 vs X3 [2008-2011] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X1	X3 [2008-2011]
Price	Rs. 49.90 Lakh	Rs. 41.22 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1499 cc	1995 cc
Power	134 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

Rs. 49.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW X3 [2008-2011]

xDrive20d

Rs. 41.22 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

BMW X3 [2008-2011]

xDrive20d

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	9.2
Engine	1499 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 3-Cylinder engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm	178@4000
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	230 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm	350@1750
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.35View Mileage Details	10View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	834
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Single-joint Spring-strut Axle	Independent Strut with stabiliser bar and coil spring
Rear Suspension	Multi-arm Axle with Separate Spring and Damper	Independent multi-link Suspension with stabiliser bar and coil spring
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.8
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R17

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
High-beam Assist
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

Comfort & Convenience

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

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	12
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	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, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Mesheffect/Pearl Chrome
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black Sapphire Metallic	Monaco Blue
	M Portimao Blue Metallic	Black Sapphire
	Storm Bay Metallic	Sliver Grey
	Space Silver Metallic	Titanium Silver
	Alpine White	Alpine White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

14 Ratings

4.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.0Exterior
	4.4Comfort	4.0Comfort
	4.1Performance	4.0Performance
	4.1Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

BMW x1 review

It's a very good car having both interior and exterior nice designs and very comfortable, smooth, good mileage. Just go for it without any doubt. I'm sure will be never disappointed by this car.

My BMW X3 20d xdrive

Great mileage That didn’t drop less than 9kmpl how ever your pull Great back seat with sunroof view (panoramic) Very practical cabin and excellent to drive Great colour black It is fully loaded with latest features

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X3 [2008-2011] comparison with similar cars

X1 vs X3 [2008-2011] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW X1 and BMW X3 [2008-2011]?

BMW X1 price is Rs. 49.90 Lakh and BMW X3 [2008-2011] price is Rs. 41.22 Lakh. Hence BMW X3 [2008-2011] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between X1 and X3 [2008-2011] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the sDrive18i M Sport variant, mileage of X1 is 16.35kmpl and for the xDrive20d variant, mileage of X3 [2008-2011] is 10kmpl. Thus making X1 the most fuel efficient as compared to X3 [2008-2011]

Q: How is the performance of X1 compared to X3 [2008-2011]?

For the sDrive18i M Sport variant, 1499 cc Petrol engine of X1 produces 134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm of power and 230 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm of torque. For the xDrive20d variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of X3 [2008-2011] produces 178@4000 of power and 350@1750 of torque.

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BMW X1 vs BMW X3 [2008-2011]

Length (mm)	4500	4569
Width (mm)	1845	1987
Height (mm)	1630	1674
Wheelbase (mm)	2692	2795

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	51	67

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

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)

Headlights	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	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
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital

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