BMW X3 vs Porsche Boxster [2014-2017]

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X3 and Porsche Boxster [2014-2017]. The BMW X3 price is Rs. 68.50 Lakh and Porsche Boxster [2014-2017] price is Rs. 45.50 Lakh. The BMW X3 is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Porsche Boxster [2014-2017] is available in 2687 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X3 provides the mileage of 16.55 kmpl and Boxster [2014-2017] provides the mileage of 6.6 kmpl.

X3 vs Boxster [2014-2017] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X3	Boxster [2014-2017]
Price	Rs. 68.50 Lakh	Rs. 45.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1995 cc	2687 cc
Power	188 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

Rs. 68.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Porsche Boxster [2014-2017]

Base Manual

Rs. 45.50 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

Porsche Boxster [2014-2017]

Base Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.9
Engine	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2687 cc, 6 Cylinders 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	B47 Turbocharged I4	2.7L H6
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 5200 rpm	248@6000
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	273@4600
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.55View Mileage Details	6.6View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	1125
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle	Independent MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs and Gas Charged Shock Absorbers
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle	Independent MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs and Gas Charged Shock Absorbers
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	245 / 50 R19	205 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	245 / 50 R19	235 / 50 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

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

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: 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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black, Canberra Beige / Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
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
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black Sapphire	Black
	Phytonic Blue	Basalt Black
	Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect	Forest Green
	Mineral White	Midnight Blue
		Park Olive
		Cobalt Blue
		Atlas Grey
		Slate Gray
		Macadamia
		Malachite Green
		Meteor Grey
		Ruby Red
		Gt Silver
		Guards Red
		Arctic Silver
		Speed Yellow
		Carrara White

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X3 vs Boxster [2014-2017] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW X3 and Porsche Boxster [2014-2017]?

BMW X3 price is Rs. 68.50 Lakh and Porsche Boxster [2014-2017] price is Rs. 45.50 Lakh. Hence Porsche Boxster [2014-2017] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between X3 and Boxster [2014-2017] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the xDrive20d xLine variant, mileage of X3 is 16.55kmpl and for the Base Manual variant, mileage of Boxster [2014-2017] is 6.6kmpl. Thus making X3 the most fuel efficient as compared to Boxster [2014-2017]

Q: How is the performance of X3 compared to Boxster [2014-2017]?

For the xDrive20d xLine variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of X3 produces 188 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque. For the Base Manual variant, 2687 cc Petrol engine of Boxster [2014-2017] produces 248@6000 of power and 273@4600 of torque.

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BMW X3 vs Porsche Boxster [2014-2017]

Length (mm)	4708	4329
Width (mm)	1891	1801
Height (mm)	1676	1292
Wheelbase (mm)	2864	2415

Doors (Doors)	5	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	2
No of Rows (Rows)	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	68	64

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)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

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

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

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

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited