BMW X3 M40i vs Audi Q3 Sportback

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X3 M40i and Audi Q3 Sportback. The BMW X3 M40i price is Rs. 87.70 Lakh and Audi Q3 Sportback price is Rs. 54.76 Lakh. The BMW X3 M40i is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi Q3 Sportback is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X3 M40i provides the mileage of 10.49 kmpl.

X3 M40i vs Q3 Sportback Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X3 M40i	Q3 Sportback
Price	Rs. 87.70 Lakh	Rs. 54.76 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	1984 cc
Power	355 bhp	193 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW X3 M40i

xDrive

Rs. 87.70 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Audi Q3 Sportback

Technology Plus S-line

Rs. 54.76 Lakh

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BMW X3 M40i

xDrive

Audi Q3 Sportback

Technology Plus S-line

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		220
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	4.9	7.3
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	355 bhp @ 5200-6500 rpm	193 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	10.49View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing	McPherson Struts
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle	4-Link Axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	245 / 45 R20	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	275 / 40 R20	235 / 55 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	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)
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	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, Common Fan Speed Control	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	360 Degree Camera	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

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	6	30
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

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
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	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
iPod Compatibility

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 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	8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 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)	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, Canberra Beige / Black	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	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
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black Sapphire Metallic	Navarra Blue Metallic
	Brooklyn Grey Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
		Daytona Grey Metallic
		Glacier White Metallic

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X3 M40i vs Q3 Sportback Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW X3 M40i and Audi Q3 Sportback?

BMW X3 M40i price is Rs. 87.70 Lakh and Audi Q3 Sportback price is Rs. 54.76 Lakh. Hence Audi Q3 Sportback is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of X3 M40i compared to Q3 Sportback?

For the xDrive variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of X3 M40i produces 355 bhp @ 5200-6500 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm of torque. For the Technology Plus S-line variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q3 Sportback produces 193 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm of torque.

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BMW X3 M40i vs Audi Q3 Sportback

Length (mm)	4716	4518
Width (mm)	1897	1843
Height (mm)	1669	1558
Wheelbase (mm)	2864	2680
Ground Clearance (mm)	130
Kerb Weight (kg)		1705

Doors (Doors)	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		530
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		62.4

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
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)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

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

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

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